Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
March 10, 2024
A lot of us Sparta drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Illinois motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousan... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Sparta Ride
April 2, 2023
It seems like everywhere you go in the Sparta area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
March 12, 2023
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Sparta drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulde... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Sparta, Illinois
September 25, 2022
Everyone in Sparta, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Sparta, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that w... More
Under Pressure in Sparta: TPMS
September 18, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Sparta, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 20... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
September 4, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in Sparta
June 26, 2022
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Sparta drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it... More
Tire Maintenance in Sparta
March 5, 2022
With the recent focus in the Sparta area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Sparta drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, proper... More
Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
February 24, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Sparta drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vi... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
February 6, 2022
Many Sparta drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Sparta area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Sparta drivers, that look includes b... More