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\1North Beach · San Francisco · Auto Repair
Tires feel different in this city. One lane is damp from fog, the next is bone‑dry in the sun, and your street parking angles the tread into the curb. We match tires to real SF use instead of just reading a label at the warehouse.
North Beach · San Francisco · Auto Repair
All‑season tires work for most SF drivers, but performance all‑season offers better grip on cold mornings and during rain.
Directional and asymmetric tread helps channel water; we look at UTQG ratings and your use case.
Stronger sidewalls resist pothole pinch. If you park curbside often, rim protection lips can help.
After new tires, an alignment prevents edge wear from constant hill parking and tight turns.
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On rainy mornings, the right tread pattern clears standing water on Bay Street better than a generic all‑season. Stiffer sidewalls help with potholes near the tunnel and cut down on that vague, wobbly feel when you change lanes on 101.
Hill parking and tight turns can chew edges fast. We set alignment for your commute style and check steering/suspension play so new rubber wears evenly.
We line up rotations with your oil changes or inspections—easy cadence, less hassle. If you’d like, we’ll mark tires so you can track positions yourself.
Written by the Bob’s Auto SF crew on Columbus Ave — real stories from the bay, steep streets and all.