Edmonds Import Auto
1880 S Glenn Hwy | PALMER, Alaska 99645 | (907) 746-9987

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Palmer

New tires are a big ticket item for most Palmer drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cours...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

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: Sep 15, 2024

Have Edmonds Import Auto Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Edmonds Import Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Func...
Published on: Feb 22, 2024

Palmer Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022

Need New Tires In Palmer?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Palmer is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Edmonds Import Auto about proper size, type and grade for your local Palmer, AK, driving needs. We ca...
Published on: Nov 05, 2022

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Sep 05, 2022

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: Feb 07, 2022