Mercer Automotive Inc.
472 Base Rock Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 970.255.1900

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Simple Answers from Mercer Automotive Inc. for Grand Junction: 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: Jul 21, 2024

Simple Answers from Mercer Automotive Inc. in Grand Junction: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Mercer Automotive Inc. Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Grand Junction come with all-season tires that work...
Published on: Jun 19, 2022

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: May 11, 2022

Tire Replacement at Mercer Automotive Inc. in Grand Junction

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Grand Junction 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 ...
Published on: Mar 13, 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: Jul 10, 2021

Mercer Automotive Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Mercer Automotive Inc. 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?Mercer Automotive Inc. A...
Published on: Jun 06, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mercer Automotive Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Jan 02, 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 08, 2020