Twin Peaks Auto Repair
1242 Bramwood Place Unit 1, Longmont, CO 80501 303.772.0035

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: Dec 29, 2022

Twin Peaks Auto Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Twin Peaks 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?Twin Peaks Auto Repair A...
Published on: Oct 16, 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: Jun 10, 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: Feb 01, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Longmont

New tires are a big ticket item for most Longmont drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cou...
Published on: Nov 20, 2019

Simple Answers from Twin Peaks Auto Repair for Longmont: 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: May 30, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Twin Peaks Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Apr 04, 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: Jun 26, 2018