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Simple Answers from AutoClinic in Mahopac: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?AutoClinic Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Mahopac come with all-season tires that work pretty well in the...
Published on: Mar 15, 2026

AutoClinic Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} AutoClinic 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?AutoClinic Answer:Dan's problem &nda...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025

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 27, 2025

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: Jul 06, 2025

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?AutoClinic Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: Thi...
Published on: May 11, 2025

Get The Right Tires And Wheels At AutoClinic

{{ image('MjEz') }} A lot of people in the Mahopac area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they j...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Mahopac

New tires are a big ticket item for most Mahopac 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 cour...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

Mahopac Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Feb 06, 2024