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Route 66 Auto Repair in Upland sells new tires and mounts and balances them on your wheels. We help you choose the right size, load and speed rating for how you drive, check the date code, service the TPMS parts and torque every wheel to spec. You can also bring tires you bought elsewhere, and we inspect them before mounting.
How do we help you choose tires?
The tire information placard on the driver door jamb lists the original size and pressures. We match that size, then the load index and speed rating your vehicle calls for. A tire with a lower load rating than original is not a savings on a loaded SUV climbing the 57.
Then we talk about how you drive. A daily commuter on the 210 values a quiet, long-wearing touring tire. A truck that tows or heads into the mountains may need a light-truck or all-terrain tire. We give you a few options on the written estimate and explain the trade-offs without pushing one brand.
What goes into a proper mount?
- Checking the DOT date code so the tires are fresh stock.
- Cleaning the rim bead seat and applying mounting lubricant.
- New rubber valve stems, or a TPMS seal kit on sensor wheels.
- Aligning the tire's light spot with the wheel's valve area where the maker marks it.
- Seating the bead evenly and inflating to the placard pressure.
- Balancing each wheel before it goes back on the car.
Our tire mounting process
Step 1: Confirm size and ratings
We read your placard and current tires and list matching options on the estimate.
Step 2: Dismount the old tires
Old tires come off without scratching the wheel or damaging TPMS sensors.
Step 3: Mount and balance
New tires are mounted with fresh stems or seal kits and balanced.
Step 4: Fit, torque and relearn
Wheels are torqued in a star pattern and TPMS is relearned if needed.
Step 5: Road test
We drive the car to confirm a smooth, straight ride.
What's included in tire mounting
Included on the work order
- 01Mounting on your wheels
- 02Balancing each wheel
- 03New valve stems or TPMS seal kits
- 04Pressure set to the placard
- 05Lug nut torque to spec
- 06Road test after installation
Need-now or need-later?
Need now: call
- Tires at or below the wear bars
- Any tire with a bulge, cords or unrepairable damage
Need later: book
- A set around 4/32 to plan for in the coming months
- Upgrading tire type for a new driving pattern
How pricing and timing work
Price depends on the tire brand, size and type, and on whether your wheels have TPMS sensors. Mounting, balancing and stems are listed separately on the written estimate. Customer-supplied tires are welcome; there is no warranty on the tires themselves, and labor is charged at book time. AAA members save 10% on parts and labor, up to $75. Some sizes must be ordered, so we confirm arrival before booking. Before mounting, we note any uneven wear on the old set through tire wear analysis. If the old tires wore on one edge, ask about suspension and steering services and an arranged alignment. Balance details are on tire balancing.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell and mount new tires?
Yes. We sell, mount and balance new tires, and we check the date code, load index and speed rating so they fit your vehicle and driving.
Should new tires go on the front or the rear?
When replacing only two, the newer pair usually goes on the rear to reduce the chance of the back end sliding on wet roads. Your vehicle maker's guidance comes first.
Do I need an alignment with new tires?
Not always. If the old tires wore evenly and nothing is loose, you may not. If they wore on an edge, we inspect the suspension and arrange an alignment so the new set lasts.