Tires and Wheels
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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: Apr 26, 2023
Garneau's Garage, Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Garneau's Garage, Inc. 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?Garneau's Garage, Inc. A...
Published on: Nov 21, 2022
Simple Answers from Garneau's Garage, Inc. in Twin Mountain: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Garneau's Garage, Inc. Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Twin Mountain come with all-season tires that work ...
Published on: Jan 02, 2022
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: Jan 06, 2021
Tire Replacement at Garneau's Garage, Inc. in Twin Mountain
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Twin Mountain drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you d...
Published on: Nov 29, 2020
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: Oct 13, 2020
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: Jan 12, 2020
Simple Answers from Garneau's Garage, Inc. for Twin Mountain: 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: Nov 21, 2019