Castro Valley Tire Service

Here Comes the Rain Again - Free Tire Inspection   Fall and winter rains are upon us. At Adams Tireworx we highly recommend tire inspection before the rains come. As a matter of fact, we are offering now a complimentary tire inspection – call us to make an appointment, and when you bring your vehicle to our Castro Valley tire shop, one of our certified technicians will inspect your vehicle’s tires.   Inspection includes:  • Air pressure check and correction, if needed • Tire Pressure Monitoring System • Check for nails, cuts, puncture or other visible damage • Inspect for irregular wear patterns • Check for any visible structural integrity issues • Check tread depth   We offer this free service for most cars and light trucks. So if your vehicle has not had a tire inspection in a while, or if you know that tires may need attention, call tire experts at Adams Tirewo ... read more

Fall Tire Check – It’s That Time of the Year Again   Another Fall is upon us, and so it is time for tire inspections. Even though we are having really good weather this year, the rains are coming. And with the rains come slippery driving conditions. Having properly aligned tires, and tires that have sufficient tread to properly evacuate water is important for your safety and the safety of those who ride with you.    At Adams Tireworx in Castro Valley we offer broad range of tire related services, including tire inspection, tire mounting and balancing, wheel alignment, and of course, a wide range of new tires, should it turn out that your vehicle needs them.    So if you notice tire tread low, or any bulges on the sidewall of any tire, or if you are not sure what to look for – give us a call and bring your vehicle for a quick visual tire inspection. If we find any issues with your vehicle’s tires ... read more

When you search for tires near me, the results you obtain are only the first step. You have to evaluate shops you fond to decide which shop will provide you with the best value.  Depending on your priorities, here is a list of a few things to consider when dealing with a tire shop “near me”: Does it have a wide selection of new tires? Do tire store employees take the time to find out what you need, where you drive your vehicle, and how aggressively you drive your car? Can employees explain benefits and drawback of various tire choices and can they advise which tires would be optimal given your driving style and type of driving – commute, long highway drives, off road, etc.  Can the shop provide not only tire mounting and balancing, but also wheel alignment – all during a single visit? What warranty/tire repairs does the shop offer? This last step requires an on-site visit - Is the shop clean and do you feel comfortable on the premises? Next time ... read more

General Tire announced a mail-in rebate for qualified purchase of 4 tires through 10/31/2020. Rebate comes in the form of a Visa pre-paid card.  Rebate amount depends on the qualifying tires you buy: $100 reward card for purchase of 4 tires:     GRABBER™ AT2     GRABBER™ A/TX     GRABBER™ X3 $70 reward card for purchase of 4 tires:     GRABBER™ APT     GRABBER™ HD     GRABBER™ HTS60     GRABBER™ UHP $50 reward card for purchase of 4 tires:     ALTIMAX™ ARCTIC12     GRABBER™ ARCTIC     GRABBER™ ARCTIC LT     GRABBER™ HTS Give us a call at Adams Tireworx for rebate details, and also for assistance with tire selection - we will be happy to assist you in tire selection based on the vehicle you drive, and the kind of driving you do. 

At Adams Tireworx we sell a broad range of tires, and we also keep up to date on the latest developments in the tire industry. Goodyear, a brand we offer, just announced a brand new initiative to create self-regenerating tires.  In 2017 about 250 million tires were scrapped in the US alone. Goodyear scientists and engineers decided to redesign a tire, so it can regenerate thread as it wears off. Moreover, they feed data from sensors embedded in the tire into an artificial intelligence program that evaluates the way you drive, and alters the chemistry of the tire to better match your driving style.  The secret to reCharge, as Goodyear calls this process, is a special cartridge that rides inside the tire. It contains a liquefied biodegradable tire compound under pressure. As the tire wears down, the pressure differential draws out the compound which oozes through channels in a grid-like structure that automatically molds it into proper shape. When it gets exposed to the air ... read more

Tire Tread Depth At Adams Tireworx in Castro Valley, we often get asked about tire tread depth. It’s actually fairly easy to measure it yourself.  Tire tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. The typical new tire has a tread depth of 10/32nd or 11/32nd of an inch (winter tires and light truck tires are typically deeper).   As the tire wears down, the tread depth diminishes. At 2/32nd tread depth, a tire is considered legally worn out in most US states.  At our Castro Valley tire shop we use a special tool to measure tire depth. But at home, there is an easy way to tell - take a penny, and stick it, Lincoln’s head down, in the groove of the tire. If you can see Lincoln’s entire head – the tire is worn down to 2/32nd of an inch. It is time to drive to your trusted tire store and get it replaced.  Naturally, we suggest you visit Adams Tireworx – we are a full-service tire store and have the best tire selecti ... read more

The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 is a perfect tire for your sports vehicle. The DWS06 handles quite well on the track but also in everyday riding. If you are looking for an ultra performance tire but dont want to keep switching tires from Summer Ultra Performance Tire to an All-Season tire, look no further! This tire handles very well in both wet and dry road conditions, still is a very comfortable tire with little to no road noise. Has a very classy look to it and the tread pattern is very appealing to look at. The Continental ExtremeContact has a 50,000 mile warranty and comes with the industry leading Total Confidence Plan to include 1 year Road Hazard Protection (first 2/32nds or 12 months whichever comes first), 72 Month Limited Liability Warranty, and a 3 year Flat Tire Roadside Assistance

The Falken Wildpeak AT3W is one of the best value for your buck tire. Tier One Quality at a Tier 2 Price. This All-Terrain Tire is a great value minded tire with the on and off road enthusiasts. The Wildpeak AT3W comes with a 55,000 mile warranty and is snow peaked rated. Handles well in the mud, snow, rocky terrains but also lasts well on the highway. The Wildpeak AT3Ws is one of the most sought out tire and sold in the market today. Adams Tireworx recommends this tire for those who want an aggressive look, handles great on the highway and off road, and "maximizes your Transportation Dollar!" The Wildpeak AT3Ws does offer a Road Hazard Protection Plan with the purchase of the tires. The tires are incredibly quiet and smooth.  Trevor, our General Manager, was able to test these tires in the Las Angeles mountains and boy o boy, these tires handle. On the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the tires had no problem rock crawling, getting through the mud, and drove w ... read more

Its beginning to feel a lot like summer. The time to go camping, go to the lake, go hiking, go to the beach, go off-roading, work on the ranch, going on a road trip, or just going just to go. This is also the time where many blowouts happen due to low tread levels, bulges in tires, and/or dry rot. It can never hurt to get your tires, brakes, suspension, under hood inspected before the road trip to get you the peace of mind while traveling down the road to your favorite fishing hole. 

Tire mounting and balancing has changed drastically over the last 10 years. Today, cars are coming with more luxurious wheels and lower profile tires verses 5, even 10 years ago where tires had some more rubber to eliminate many of the road vibrations. Today, a standard wheel balance is no longer considered a "proper wheel balance" as many times, there is still a road force vibration from the tire and even the wheel that can only be found while pressure is put to the wheel and tire such as when driving. The Hunter Road Force Balancer not only performs the standard wheel balancing, it also performs what is called Road Force Balance which applies pressure to the tire as if it were on the car and on the road and measures the stiffness between the tire and wheel. If it were out of specifications, it will then lead the certified technician to sit the tire in a particular spot with the wheel to eliminate the vibrations and then re-check. This sort of balancing is great for all the ... read more