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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: Nov 09, 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: Jun 08, 2025

Simple Answers from DeMers Automotive in Longmont: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?DeMers Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Longmont come with all-season tires that work pretty wel...
Published on: Sep 12, 2022

Simple Answers from DeMers Automotive for Longmont: 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: Aug 25, 2022

Need New Tires In Longmont?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Longmont is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at DeMers Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local Longmont, Colorado, driving needs...
Published on: Sep 06, 2021

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 08, 2020

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Longmont

Today's DeMers Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Longmont and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are wher...
Published on: Dec 04, 2019

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 29, 2019