Lloyd's Tire Service and Sales
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Not sure what size tires you need? No problem at all! The experienced technicians at Lloyd’s Automotive can quickly assess your tire needs and give you recommendations at various price points based on their findings. Let us help you make shopping for new tires as stress-free and easy as possible.
You can count on the pros at Lloyd’s Automotive to give you fair, accurate and honest estimates and pricing on new tires. We will never try to upsell you or hit you with hidden costs or fees. Our pricing beats the dealership every single time. Why choose us over the big chain stores that specialize in tires? When you choose Lloyd’s, you are choosing quality, knowledge, experience and trustworthiness in every customer interaction. We can get you the best deal on tires for your car without sacrificing the excellent customer service you deserve. You are more than just a number when you bring your car to Lloyd’s for tire service- you are a valued customer!
Next time you’re in the market for tires, bring your car or truck into one of our locations in the Spokane, WA area and get ready to see the Lloyd’s Automotive difference. Call us today at (509) 927-9034 (Valley) or (509) 443-2200 (South Hill), or visit us online to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
For a little more information about tires, check out this handy guide below.
Wheel Alignment
You might not think that proper wheel alignment is an essential part of vehicle maintenance, because, after all, you steer while you drive, the car doesn’t steer itself. However, it is an important step to maintaining safety and optimal performance. Although you might try to do it yourself, this is one service that you should depend on the experts to do correctly, specifically at a tire shop in Spokane, WA.
The Importance of Wheel Alignment
When you get new tires, or even when you’re just coming up on a routine service, it’s always important to make sure you get a wheel alignment when recommended. One of the simplest reasons for this is that it extends the life of your tires, thus saving you money. Without proper alignment, you might notice that your car veers more to one side than the other, doesn’t drive straight, or even vibrates! As your wheels become misaligned, your tires will wear unevenly, making it harder for you to drive safely, and it can cause havoc in your vehicle’s driving performance and fuel economy in general, creating even more issues in the long run. You don’t want to leave this type of maintenance for the last minute, and you don’t want to be caught in the middle of a blizzard or rainstorm with misaligned wheels. You might ask, “How do they even get misaligned, if the wheels are being installed correctly?” Your wheels can become misaligned because of anything from uneven tire wear and incorrect installation to bumpy roads and accidents, so it is important that you do not neglect routine wheel alignment. You should rely on a trained professional to install and align your wheels to ensure you get the most accurate alignment.
Get Your Wheels Aligned at a Tire Shop in Spokane WA
Want to know more about wheel alignment bring your car or truck into one of our locations in the Spokane, WA area and get ready to see the Lloyd’s Automotive difference. Call us today at (509) 927-9034 (Valley) or (509) 443-2200 (South Hill), or visit us online to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
Mount and Balance
Balancing your tires is important. If overlooked, unbalanced tires can lead to uneven wear, vibration, and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Our technicians can help determine whether your tires need to be rotated and balanced based on tread wear or mileage.
How Do I Know I Need Tire Balancing?
- Vibrations when driving
- Unequal tread wear
- Driving that becomes less smooth over the life of the tires
- Pulling to one side or the other when you release the steering wheel.
What Will a Balanced Tire Do for Me?
- Smoother ride
- Increased Comfort
- Less driver fatigue
- Enhanced tire wear
- Enhanced lifespan for tires and drive train components
Flat Tire Repair
Fix flat tire woes at LLoyds. If you hit a road hazard and the puncture is serviceable, our certified technicians can save you money through proper tire repair. We use the patch method to restore safe tire performance.
The Tire Patch Method
Patching requires our technicians to dismount your tire from its wheel. Once removed, your tire will be inspected for external and internal damage. Dismounting is important, because it allows our technicians to see if tire integrity has been compromised.
Repairs are possible on the tread area of the tire if the puncture is no deeper than 1/4″ (6mm). In the event your tire isn’t safe to service, you can shop for tires with us to find a suitable, affordable replacement.
A tire patch goes on the inside of your tire. Before application, we’ll buff the problem area and prepare it for the patch. After placing the patch on your tire, we use a process called stitching to apply it. Once complete, we reinstall your tire on the wheel, and you’re good to go.
Did You Know: Other methods of repair may allow you to keep your tire on the rim, but you risk using an unsafe tire in without a complete inspection. If you ride on an under-inflated tire for example, there may ground up rubber hiding between the wheel and the tire. This indicates a tire with bad structural integrity, but you wouldn’t know it without taking the tire off the rim. At LLoyds, we put customer safety ahead of convenience.
Keep your tire rolling with flat repairs at LLoyds. Bring your car or truck into one of our locations in the Spokane, WA area and get ready to see the Lloyd’s Automotive difference. Call us today at (509) 927-9034 (Valley) or (509) 443-2200 (South Hill), or visit us online to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
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8517 East Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 927-9034
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
3014 East 55th Ave. Suite B
Spokane WA 99223
(509) 443-2200
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Excellence in Tire and Auto Service!
Lloyd's Tire Service offers the best tire brands available. If you're looking for Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Mastercraft, Hancook, Yokohoma, Uniroyal, Kumho, General Tire, Firestone, American Radials, Goodyear, NITTO, Fuzion, BF Goodrich, Cooper Tires, or Kelly Tires.. Call us! Lloyd's is your tire service headquarters.
If You Don't Know the Tire Size You Need
Only tires specifically designed for your vehicle should be used. If you prefer a certain brand or require a specific performance category, be sure the tire you choose is consistant with the one recommended for that vehicle.
The Tire Specialists at Lloyd's Automotive are here to lend a hand.
More about tires:
Q. What do all those numbers mean on the sidewall of the tire? A. Here's an illustration that should help you understand more about your tires. | |
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1. P indicates a passenger (car-type) tire. Other options would be no P indicating metric sizing (essentially the same as P-sizing, which has its heritage in Europe) or LT for light truck. LT tires are designed for heavier loads and more rugged service conditions. 2. Width of the tire, in millimeters. The higher the number, the wider the tire. 3. Aspect ratio. 4. Construction. 5. Wheel Size Designation. 6. Service Description. As for the speed symbol, it means the tire is speed-rated on an indoor test wheel to the following speeds: |
| N = 87 mph | U = 124 mph |
| P = 93 mph | H = 130 mph |
| Q = 99 mph | V = 149 mph |
| S = 112 mph | Z = 150+ mph |
| T = 118 mph | W = 169 mph |
| y = 188 mph | |
| We recommend that the replacement tires match the speed symbol of the original tires since these match the speed capability of the vehicle. |
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