Polar Bear Auto Care
2430 Harvard Street, Sacramento CA 916.923.2323

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Polar Bear Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Nov 09, 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: Nov 02, 2025

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: Oct 06, 2024

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: Sep 22, 2024

Tire Replacement For Drivers

New tire choices can be overwhelming for car owners.Let's suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather's good in Sacramento. When the Sacramento ...
Published on: Aug 25, 2024

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Polar Bear Auto Care

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: May 26, 2024

Time For New Tires In Sacramento?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Sacramento weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. CA driving conditions vary f...
Published on: May 20, 2024

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Sacramento

New tires are a big ticket item for most Sacramento 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 c...
Published on: Jun 28, 2023