L & L Automotive
3987 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512.894.4486

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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: Aug 17, 2025

DRIPPING SPRINGS Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

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: May 20, 2024

Tire Replacement at L & L Automotive in DRIPPING SPRINGS

New tire choices can be overwhelming for DRIPPING SPRINGS 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 yo...
Published on: Sep 24, 2023

Time For New Tires In DRIPPING SPRINGS?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, DRIPPING SPRINGS weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. TEXAS driving conditio...
Published on: Nov 12, 2021

L & L Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} L & L Automotive Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?L & L Automotive Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Sep 13, 2021

Simple Answers from L & L Automotive for DRIPPING SPRINGS: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: May 15, 2021

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: Mar 22, 2021