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Simple Answers from Charlottetowne for Charlotte: Tire Rotation and Balancing
Question
How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
Answer
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: May 22, 2023
Simple Answers from Charlottetowne in Charlotte: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Charlottetowne Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Charlotte come with all-season tires that work pretty well ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2023
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: Aug 25, 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: Jul 28, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Charlottetowne Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function:...
Published on: Apr 23, 2020
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: Oct 27, 2019
Simple Answers from Charlottetowne for Charlotte: 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: Sep 03, 2018
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: Feb 05, 2018