AUTO, TRUCK & TIRE CENTER
Big and Balanced
Have you taken your big
wheels in for a checkup
lately? Mid-County Auto,
Truck, and Tire can accom-
modate wheels from semi
tractors, trailers, dump
trucks, and almost any
other large vehicle. Most
shops are only able to ser-
vice automobile wheels,
but with our equipment,
tear. Signs that wheels need to be balanced
include uneven tire wear and vibration while
driving.
• Wheel alignment – This is typically not
needed as often as wheel balancing. Most
manufacturers recommend a check every
10,000 miles, and anytime the vehicle has
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been in a collision. To prepare for the align-
Service Manager
ment, we check tire tread and measure wheel
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orientation. Then, we use our special-
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ized equipment to bring the car’s
size isn’t an issue.
suspension into proper placement.
• Wheel balancing – Also known as tire bal-
To schedule a wheel balancing or
ancing, this service is performed when a wheel wheel alignment appointment for a
is initially mounted onto the axle with a new car or truck of any size, call us today
tire, as well as periodically, due to wear and at (952) 466-3710.
Do you need a DOT inspection?
Schedule an appointment today with Mid-County Auto, Truck & Tire Center
Call us today at
(952) 466-3710
to schedule an
appointment.
Do you drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)? Per state law, these
vehicles need to be inspected each year, and display a current
Minnesota vehicle inspection decal. It’s a good idea to keep a copy
We do
of the inspection report for 14 months.
According to the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT), a CMV includes:
Vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds;
Inspections • • Vehicles
used to transport certain types or quantities of hazardous materials; or
• Vehicles designed to transport more than 15 people, including the driver.
During DOT inspections, Mid-County Auto, Truck & Tire Center’s skilled staff will make sure
your CMV is safe for you and others on the road.
DOT
We check:
• Brake System
• Parking Brake
• Steering Mechanism
• Lighting Devices and
Reflectors
• Tires
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• Windshield Wipers
• Rearview Mirrors
• Coupling Devices
• Wheels and Rims
• Emergency Equipment
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