Precision Transmission & Auto Care
809 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090 207.646.9234

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jul 24, 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: Mar 30, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Precision Transmission & Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, a...
Published on: Jul 17, 2022

Tire Replacement at Precision Transmission & Auto Care in Wells

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Wells 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 off...
Published on: May 14, 2022

Simple Answers from Precision Transmission & Auto Care in Wells: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Precision Transmission & Auto Care Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Wells come with all-season tires that w...
Published on: Feb 08, 2022

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: Dec 26, 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: Feb 14, 2021

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: Nov 18, 2020