General Repairs

Your vehicle has a lot of moving parts. Each one of these systems require quality repairs and maintenance in order to keep it safe on the road. Check out the variety of services that we have available for your vehicle!

Come visit us when you're near Sheffield, AL, Tuscumbia, AL, Muscle Shoals, AL, or surrounding areas.

Oil Changes

Stop by Simmons Tire Company, Inc. for a quick lube and oil change today. We know life is busy, so we make vehicle maintenance easy. We'll get you in, out, and on your way in a vehicle ready for the roads ahead. We serve Sheffield, AL, Tuscumbia, AL, Muscle Shoals, AL, and surrounding areas.

Speed: We pride ourselves on FAST lube and oil services. As much as we enjoy having you with us, we know you have places to go and things to do.

Selection: We sell quality automotive lubricants and motor oil at competitive prices. Choose a name you know and trust to provide the engine protection you seek. Not sure what you need? Ask our staff to help locate the right products for your vehicle.

Value: Our quick lube service is always offered at a competitive price. Keep more green in your wallet.

Lubricants are essential to the continued operation of any vehicle. If you have dirty motor oil or find yourself low on oil or other automotive fluids, check in with us during business hours. We'll get you back on the road in no time.

Brake Repairs

Restore Brake Performance

During the life of your vehicle, you should expect to replace the brake pads and rotors at least once. How frequently you'll need brake service depends on how often you drive, where you drive, and the quality of the brake parts installed.

When Do I Need Brake Service?

It's recommended you ask a service technician to check your brakes around the same time as a tire rotation - roughly every six months. Understanding the rate of wear for your specific brake system will help you plan ahead for brake pad and rotor replacement.

I Need a Brake Shop

Simmons Tire Company, Inc. specializes in brake service. From routine maintenance to the installation of new brake parts to a diagnostic and repair for automotive brake problems, we restore and maintain safe brake performance.

We serve Sheffield, AL, Tuscumbia, AL, Muscle Shoals, AL, and surrounding areas.

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Do I Need a Brake Repair?

You might not think about your brake system often, but the power to stop safely can be the difference between a close call and the exchange of insurance information. A daily commute in a local town or city will see you stopping frequently at lights or for pedestrians. If your brake system isn't performing like it should, it's wise to have your brakes checked to identify the source of the problem and have it fixed.

Here are a few problems that require brake service:

Brake Pedal Hard to Push
Brake Pedal Too Easy to Push
High Squeal or Grind when Stopping
Uneven Rotor Wear

You know how your vehicle rides and when something isn't performing right. When you notice a change in brake performance, don't hesitate to call (256) 381-2333 to set up a brake service appointment with our team.

Brake Repair in Sheffield, AL

Our services include:

If we find a problem with your car brakes, we'll discuss repair options with you. A minor repair now can prevent a major repair, or something worse, in the future. Call now to schedule an appointment.

Put a Stop to Brake Problems

Wheel Alignments

Solve alignment problems costing you vehicle performance and tire wear.

Simmons Tire Company, Inc. performs wheel alignments on cars up to 550 for customers throughout Sheffield, AL, Tuscumbia, AL, Muscle Shoals, AL, and surrounding areas.

Get the Best Life from Your Tires with Proper Alignment

Alignment describes the way the tires and wheels are angled on your vehicle. There are three angles critical to an alignment:

Toe: Wheels can be toe-in (wears tires on outside) or toe-out (wears tires on inside). Depending on your vehicle, one option will wear tires less than the other. For example, toe-in alignments are performed to compensate for friction that occurs while driving and pushes wheels apart. However, toe-out is the better choice on some vehicles, like many old front-wheel drives, because they were built in a way where the wheels pulled inward.
Camber: Camber describes how your tires and wheels lean relative to being straight. There are two types of camber, negative and positive. With negative camber, the tire tilts in toward the vehicle. With positive camber, the tire tilts away from the vehicle. Like toe, your ideal camber depends on your vehicle and how you drive it, as well as road conditions. Most vehicles should have some camber to compensate for turns.
Caster: Caster is the angle between the upper ball joint and the lower ball joint. The angle tilt can be forward (negative caster) or rearward (positive caster) and plays an important role in handling. Incorrect caster requires drivers to exert more effort steering and increases the rate of wear on tires.

Aside from experiencing problems with handling or irregular tire wear, you should request an alignment check whenever you install tires. This way, you can make any necessary corrections at the time of installation to ensure you're in the best position to get the longest life from your purchase.

At Simmons Tire Company, Inc., we can align your tires and wheels to optimal angles for your make and model.

Shocks and Struts

Shocks & Struts

Your vehicle is an intricate machine that depends on many parts to operate. Those parts include shocks or struts. Shocks and struts aren't interchangeable, but they have some similarities. Both play an essential part in ride comfort, and both wear over time and from use.

While you won't be replacing them often (you may even only need to replace them once during your vehicle's life depending on your vehicle and the quality of the factory parts), you won't want to drive with bad ones for long.

At Simmons Tire Company, Inc., we replace shocks and struts to ensure your vehicle continues to drive like it should.

What's the Difference Between Shocks & Struts?

Shock absorbers are responsible for reducing bounce as you drive. This is their sole purpose.

Struts are a structural part of the suspension system. They reduce bounce and play several other significant roles. Struts have a coil spring wrapped around them, which helps to hold up your vehicle. Attached to the suspension system, struts also play a role in positioning the wheels. As a result, it's a recommended to check your wheel alignment when replacing struts.

One way to tell it's time for new shocks or struts is to place your hand on a corner of your vehicle and press your vehicle down. A good shock or strut will return the vehicle to the center and stop. A worn shock or strut will continue moving before stopping.

New shocks and struts can improve vehicle handling, increase brake life, and make the drive more comfortable. Contact Simmons Tire Company, Inc. for a smoother ride today. We serve Sheffield, AL, Tuscumbia, AL, Muscle Shoals, AL, and surrounding areas.