Tires and Wheels
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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: Dec 21, 2025
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Standish
New tires are a big ticket item for most Standish 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 cou...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025
Simple Answers from Plummer's Auto Repair for Standish: 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: Feb 23, 2025
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 24, 2024
Have Plummer's Auto Repair Check Your Tire Tread Depth
You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks. Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Mar 03, 2024
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: Dec 14, 2023
Standish Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln
Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. ...
Published on: Oct 01, 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: Dec 12, 2022