American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505.891.8951

Tires and Wheels

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Tire Replacement For Drivers

New tire choices can be overwhelming for car owners.Let's suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather's good in Rio Rancho. When the Rio Rancho ...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

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: Feb 02, 2025

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: Dec 08, 2024

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: Jun 09, 2024

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at American Tire and Service

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Oct 23, 2023

American Tire and Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} American Tire and Service 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?American Tire and Ser...
Published on: May 01, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?American Tire and Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: May 26, 2022

Tire Replacement at American Tire and Service in Rio Rancho

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Rio Rancho 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: Jan 19, 2022