AJ's Automotive
13 Colorado Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203 573.875.1020

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Columbia

New tires are a big ticket item for most Columbia drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cou...
Published on: Jul 04, 2022

Simple Answers from AJ's Automotive in Columbia: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?AJ's Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Columbia come with all-season tires that work pretty well ...
Published on: May 03, 2022

Simple Answers from AJ's Automotive for Columbia: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Nov 21, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Aug 16, 2021

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Feb 14, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?AJ's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function...
Published on: Jan 18, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Nov 15, 2020

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Sep 30, 2020