Charlie's Service
1901 North Main, Sunset, UT 84015 801.773.1193

Tires and Wheels

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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: Aug 07, 2023

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jun 12, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Charlie's Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Feb 06, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Sunset

Hello Sunset drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Many...
Published on: Nov 26, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Sunset

New tires are a big ticket item for most Sunset 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 cours...
Published on: Feb 23, 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: Jan 25, 2021

Simple Answers from Charlie's Service in Sunset: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Charlie's Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Sunset come with all-season tires that work pretty well ...
Published on: Dec 27, 2020

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 11, 2020