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690 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860.343.0000

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Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Mar 21, 2024

ProTech Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} ProTech Automotive 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?ProTech Automotive Answer:Da...
Published on: Dec 14, 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: Sep 26, 2022

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 01, 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: Apr 14, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?ProTech Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022

Simple Answers from ProTech Automotive for Middletown: 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: Nov 07, 2021

Simple Answers from ProTech Automotive for Middletown: 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 09, 2021