Morin's Automotive
339 N Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541.269.5981

Tires and Wheels

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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: Nov 06, 2022

Simple Answers from Morin's Automotive for Coos Bay: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Morin's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Func...
Published on: Jul 25, 2022

Simple Answers from Morin's Automotive in Coos Bay: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Morin's Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Coos Bay come with all-season tires that work pretty we...
Published on: Apr 24, 2022

Tire Replacement at Morin's Automotive in Coos Bay

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Coos Bay 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: Mar 13, 2022

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jun 27, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Morin's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Mar 09, 2021

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: Nov 27, 2020

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: Aug 15, 2020