Hill's Auto Repair
22829 Colton Point Rd, Bushwood, MD 20618 301.769.2400

Tires and Wheels

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Simple Answers from Hill's Auto Repair for Bushwood: 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: Jun 26, 2023

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 04, 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 09, 2022

Simple Answers from Hill's Auto Repair in Bushwood: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Hill's Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Bushwood come with all-season tires that work pretty we...
Published on: Oct 09, 2022

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Nov 14, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hill's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: May 23, 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: Sep 24, 2019

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: Sep 16, 2019