Danny's Car Care
700 Southwest Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66606 785.228.2340

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Danny's Car Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Oct 04, 2022

Danny's Car Care Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Danny's Car Care Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Danny's Car Care Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Jun 06, 2022

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: Mar 24, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Topeka

New tires are a big ticket item for most Topeka 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: Mar 16, 2022

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: Nov 29, 2021

Have Danny's Car Care Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Apr 25, 2021

Tire Replacement at Danny's Car Care in Topeka

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Topeka drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive of...
Published on: Apr 23, 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: Nov 18, 2020