Agens Automotive
737 E Intl Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99518 - (907) 563-2436

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Tire Replacement at Agens Automotive in Anchorage

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Anchorage 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 drive...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

Simple Answers from Agens Automotive for Anchorage: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024

Agens Automotive Tech Question On Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Agens Automotive 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?Agens Automotive Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Mar 22, 2024

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Agens Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Nov 27, 2023

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Jun 09, 2023

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: May 02, 2023

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Anchorage

Hello Anchorage drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.M...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023

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: Feb 27, 2023