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1629 Haleukana St., Lihue, HI 96766 808.245.8055

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Lihue

New tires are a big ticket item for most Lihue 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 course...
Published on: Apr 27, 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: Aug 14, 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: Apr 11, 2022

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 22, 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: Oct 24, 2021

Tire Replacement at Kauai Auto Repair, LLC in Lihue

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Lihue 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 off...
Published on: Jul 25, 2020

Kauai Auto Repair, LLC Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Kauai Auto Repair, LLC 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?Kauai Auto Repair, LLC A...
Published on: Jan 09, 2019

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Lihue

Hello Lihue 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: Jul 13, 2018