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: Jun 08, 2023
Simple Answers from Dively's Garage in Alexandria: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Dively's Garage Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Alexandria come with all-season tires that work pretty wel...
Published on: May 09, 2022
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dively's Garage Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function...
Published on: Jan 01, 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: May 13, 2021
Simple Answers from Dively's Garage for Alexandria: 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: Jan 14, 2021
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: Aug 10, 2020
Simple Answers from Dively's Garage for Alexandria: 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: Jul 06, 2020
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Alexandria
New tires are a big ticket item for most Alexandria 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: Jun 08, 2020