Don Hansen's Alignment & Auto Service

Don Hansen's Alignment & Auto Service Dependable Auto Repair Service We also offer 12 to 24-inch custom wheels for cars ranging from hot rods to Hondas.

When you need auto repair services such as steering and suspension maintenance, you can depend on Don Hansen's Alignment & Auto Service in McHenry, Illinois. We use only the highest quality parts and the best equipment in all of the auto repair services we provide.

02/12/2019

Maintaining the safety of your tires is a necessity for safe driving, but it also ensures that your vehicle is operating at its peak efficiency. This means less money spent on tire maintenance and at the gas pump.

02/07/2019

Siping is a custom treatment added to some smooth industrial tires. The process involves cutting thin, shallow slits across the tire face to improve traction, maneuverability, and stopping distances in wet or slippery conditions.

02/05/2019

The tread designation is used to describe the tread and indicate usage of agricultural tires. There are three specifications: R1, R1W, or R2. R1 is a standard tread, R1W is a wet traction tread, and R2 is used typically with cane and rice or other crops grown in wet muck or flooded fields.

01/31/2019

Factory-issued spare tires aren’t meant to be used for longer than the 50-50 rule – don’t drive more than 50 miles on it or faster than 50 mph.

01/29/2019

The aspect ratio of an agricultural tire is presented in terms of percentages. It is determined by dividing the section height by the section width. It is another important measurement in the profile of your tires.

01/24/2019

The "penny test" is one way for someone who isn't a tire expert to check tire tread. Put a penny upside down in the middle of the tread. If most of Lincoln's head isn't covered up by the tread, it's time to look at new tires.

01/22/2019

While other tires (such as agricultural tires) might be used on softer surfaces like soil, industrial tires spend their time on hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete. These are specially made out of harder rubber to stand up to heavy use on hard surfaces.

01/17/2019

How do you know how much weight your tires can carry when it is inflated to its maximum pressure? Check the load index. Found on the sidewall the numbers range from 74 to 91 indicating maximum loads from 827 to 1356 lbs.

01/15/2019

Did you know that tires are given the same RCI index number or group size designation (regardless of tire width or rim diameter) if their rolling circumferences are similar?

01/10/2019

Snow tires have thicker treads that allow the tire to stay in contact with the ground even in wet or snowy weather, which provides traction.

01/08/2019

Did you know that polyurethane industrial tires can carry more weight, which can be a huge consideration in balancing the weight of batteries in something like an electric forklift? However, these tires can only be used indoors.

01/03/2019

If you’re wondering what the single-most effective way to change the overall look of your car is, it’s definitely getting a set of new custom wheels and tires. Express yourself and your individuality without doing any bodywork.

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McHenry, IL
60050

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

815-385-0724

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