Ron Ellis Frame & Front End
810 Murray Olds Dr, Midlothian, VA 23114 804.379.8172

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 14, 2022

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: Apr 17, 2022

Simple Answers from Ron Ellis Frame & Front End in Midlothian: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Ron Ellis Frame & Front End Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Midlothian come with all-season tires that wor...
Published on: Nov 22, 2021

Tire Replacement at Ron Ellis Frame & Front End in Midlothian

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Midlothian 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 driv...
Published on: Apr 21, 2021

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: Jun 23, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ron Ellis Frame & Front End Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Valu...
Published on: Feb 13, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ron Ellis Frame & Front End Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Valu...
Published on: Jul 20, 2019

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 13, 2019