NorthWest Auto Center
13910 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98005 425.747.3402

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Tire Replacement at NorthWest Auto Center in Bellevue

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Bellevue 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 ...
Published on: Mar 23, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?NorthWest Auto Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Sep 26, 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: Jun 12, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Bellevue

New tires are a big ticket item for most Bellevue 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 cou...
Published on: Dec 30, 2021

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 22, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?NorthWest Auto Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: May 14, 2021

NorthWest Auto Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} NorthWest Auto Center 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?NorthWest Auto Center Ans...
Published on: Sep 03, 2020

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: Feb 19, 2020