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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: May 25, 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 Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jul 07, 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

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at AutoClinic

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Nov 11, 2023

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: Apr 21, 2023