Greenhaven Shell
6431 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831 916.422.6053

Tires and Wheels

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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 22, 2022

Simple Answers from Greenhaven Shell for Sacramento: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Nov 06, 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: Aug 30, 2021

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: Jun 13, 2021

Greenhaven Shell Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Greenhaven Shell 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?Greenhaven Shell Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Jun 01, 2020

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: Oct 09, 2019

Tire Replacement at Greenhaven Shell in Sacramento

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Sacramento 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 driv...
Published on: Sep 05, 2019

Simple Answers from Greenhaven Shell in Sacramento: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Greenhaven Shell Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Sacramento come with all-season tires that work pretty we...
Published on: May 15, 2019