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Madison Muffler and Auto, Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Madison Muffler and Auto, 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?Madison Muffler ...
Published on: Feb 07, 2023
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 02, 2023
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: Sep 14, 2021
Tire Replacement at Madison Muffler and Auto, Inc. in Madison
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Madison 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 o...
Published on: Aug 17, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Madison Muffler and Auto, Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and V...
Published on: Aug 06, 2021
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Madison
New tires are a big ticket item for most Madison 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 cour...
Published on: Mar 15, 2021
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: Jul 12, 2020
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 21, 2019