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Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Larry's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Published on: Sep 28, 2023
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: Apr 16, 2023
Simple Answers from Larry's Automotive for Waller: 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: Dec 11, 2022
Larry's Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Larry's Automotive 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?Larry's Automotive Answer:Da...
Published on: May 01, 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: Sep 30, 2021
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: Jul 10, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Larry's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Published on: May 05, 2021
Winter Tires
Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Jan 21, 2021