Ponte's Auto Care
2401 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 302.478.9786

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

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: Jul 23, 2023

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Wilmington

Hello Wilmington 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: Jul 10, 2023

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Wilmington

A lot of Wilmington want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turn...
Published on: Jun 16, 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

{{ image('MzUx') }} 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