Tires and Wheels
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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 29, 2026
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dutton Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Nov 23, 2025
Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In DUTTON
Today's Dutton Automotive Service article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When DUTTON and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires ar...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
Time For New Tires In DUTTON?
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A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, DUTTON weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. MI driving conditions vary from ...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024
Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Dutton Automotive Service In DUTTON
A lot of people in the DUTTON area 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: T...
Published on: Aug 09, 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 24, 2022
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: Sep 04, 2022
Simple Answers from Dutton Automotive Service for DUTTON: 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: Jun 01, 2022