Patton's Auto & Tire
10200 Chester Road, Chester, VA 23831 804.706.1114

Tires and Wheels

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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 12, 2023

Simple Answers from Patton's Auto & Tire in Chester: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Patton's Auto & Tire Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Chester come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
Published on: Feb 16, 2023

Patton's Auto & Tire Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Patton's Auto & Tire 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?Patton's Auto & Tire Answe...
Published on: Jan 13, 2023

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: May 08, 2022

Simple Answers from Patton's Auto & Tire for Chester: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Feb 27, 2022

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: Nov 10, 2021

Tire Replacement at Patton's Auto & Tire in Chester

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Chester 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 o...
Published on: Aug 02, 2021

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: Jun 06, 2021