Morrell Auto Service, Inc.
704 Fair Avenue, Pana, IL 62557 217.562.5822

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: Jun 12, 2023

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: Aug 01, 2021

Tire Replacement at Morrell Auto Service, Inc. in Pana

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Pana 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 off-...
Published on: Jun 27, 2021

Simple Answers from Morrell Auto Service, Inc. for Pana: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Apr 07, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Pana

New tires are a big ticket item for most Pana 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 course ...
Published on: Oct 24, 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: Feb 16, 2020

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 22, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Morrell Auto Service, Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value...
Published on: Jan 10, 2018