Cannon Auto Repair
1709 Hwy 20 North | Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009

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Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Cannon Falls

A lot of Cannon Falls want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in tu...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Cannon Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Feb 27, 2024

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 17, 2024

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: Sep 12, 2023

Cannon Falls Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Aug 01, 2023

Cannon Auto Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Cannon Auto Repair 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?Cannon Auto Repair Answer:Da...
Published on: Jan 10, 2023

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: Jul 05, 2022

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Cannon Falls

Today's Cannon Auto Repair article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Cannon Falls and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are...
Published on: Jan 31, 2022