Tires and Wheels
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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: May 22, 2023
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hans Imports & Domestic Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Published on: Jul 24, 2022
Tire Replacement at Hans Imports & Domestic in North Kingstown
New tire choices can be overwhelming for North Kingstown 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: Jan 27, 2022
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: Jan 29, 2021
Simple Answers from Hans Imports & Domestic for North Kingstown: 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: Mar 30, 2020
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 19, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hans Imports & Domestic Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Published on: Mar 10, 2020
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: Nov 22, 2019