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Tires and Wheels

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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: Mar 07, 2023

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 11, 2022

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Augusta

A lot of Augusta 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 turns o...
Published on: Jul 15, 2022

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: Mar 13, 2022

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: Jun 06, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?ATC AutoCenter Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Apr 20, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Augusta

Hello Augusta 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.Man...
Published on: Feb 07, 2021

ATC AutoCenter Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} ATC AutoCenter 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?ATC AutoCenter Answer:Dan's prob...
Published on: Sep 27, 2020