Mowatt's Automotive Service
352 Warren Avenue #4, Portland, ME 04103 207.878.1265

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: Dec 03, 2021

Tire Replacement at Mowatt's Automotive Service in Portland

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Portland 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 ...
Published on: Nov 15, 2021

Simple Answers from Mowatt's Automotive Service for Portland: 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: Oct 22, 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: Aug 20, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mowatt's Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Valu...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021

Mowatt's Automotive Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Mowatt's Automotive Service 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?Mowatt's Automotive...
Published on: Feb 14, 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: Apr 26, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mowatt's Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Valu...
Published on: Apr 22, 2019