Tires and Wheels
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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Eastsound
New tires are a big ticket item for most Eastsound 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 co...
Published on: Nov 10, 2022
Tire Replacement at Orcas Auto Tech in Eastsound
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Eastsound 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 drive...
Published on: Oct 09, 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: Jul 05, 2022
Simple Answers from Orcas Auto Tech for Eastsound: 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 06, 2021
Simple Answers from Orcas Auto Tech in Eastsound: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Orcas Auto Tech Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Eastsound come with all-season tires that work pretty well...
Published on: Oct 16, 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: Jun 26, 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: Nov 03, 2020
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: Sep 11, 2019