Tires and Wheels
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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: Aug 20, 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: Apr 15, 2022
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ponte's Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functi...
Published on: Mar 11, 2022
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Wilmington
New tires are a big ticket item for most Wilmington drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of c...
Published on: Sep 12, 2021
Simple Answers from Ponte's Auto Care for Wilmington: 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: Jun 06, 2021
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: May 27, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ponte's Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functi...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019
Ponte's Auto Care Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Ponte's Auto Care Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Ponte's Auto Care Answer:Dan'...
Published on: Oct 07, 2018