Tires and Wheels
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Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Tim's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Published on: Jan 25, 2026
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: Oct 06, 2024
Simple Answers from Tim's Automotive for Parkville: Tire Rotation and Balancing
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How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
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The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Oct 03, 2022
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: May 20, 2022
Need New Tires In Parkville?
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Buying tires in Parkville is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Tim's Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local Parkville, MD, driving needs.
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Published on: Mar 02, 2021
Simple Answers from Tim's Automotive in Parkville: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Tim's Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Parkville come with all-season tires that work pretty wel...
Published on: Nov 09, 2020
Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Tim's Automotive In Parkville
A lot of people in the Parkville 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...
Published on: Aug 08, 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: Aug 13, 2019