Dick's Auto Care LLC
644 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, CT 06268 860.429.6448

Tires and Wheels

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Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Storrs

A lot of Storrs want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns or...
Published on: Jul 02, 2023

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: Jun 18, 2023

Simple Answers from Dick's Auto Care LLC for Storrs: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dick's Auto Care LLC Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Fu...
Published on: Mar 19, 2023

Dick's Auto Care LLC Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Dick's Auto Care LLC 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?Dick's Auto Care LLC Answe...
Published on: Jan 08, 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: Nov 17, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Storrs

Hello Storrs drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Many...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022

Tire Replacement at Dick's Auto Care LLC in Storrs

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Storrs 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 drive of...
Published on: Dec 03, 2021

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 02, 2021