Kennedy Transmission
3423 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.3189

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 07, 2023

Simple Answers from Kennedy Transmission for Minneapolis: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Kennedy Transmission Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Fu...
Published on: Feb 06, 2023

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: Oct 17, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Kennedy Transmission Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022

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: May 09, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Minneapolis

Hello Minneapolis drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later...
Published on: Dec 13, 2021

Simple Answers from Kennedy Transmission for Minneapolis: 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: Dec 05, 2021

Simple Answers from Kennedy Transmission in Minneapolis: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Kennedy Transmission Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Minneapolis come with all-season tires that work pret...
Published on: Nov 30, 2020