Gus' Auto Repair
390 Main St, Indian Orchard, MA 01151 413.543.8668

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: Oct 30, 2022

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 09, 2021

Tire Replacement at Gus' Auto Repair in Indian Orchard

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Indian Orchard 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 ...
Published on: Sep 29, 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: Jun 27, 2021

Simple Answers from Gus' Auto Repair for Indian Orchard: 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: Feb 25, 2021

Simple Answers from Gus' Auto Repair for Indian Orchard: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jan 03, 2021

Gus' Auto Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Gus' Auto Repair 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?Gus' Auto Repair Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Apr 17, 2019

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: Oct 22, 2018