Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd
77 Leeson Dr Chatham, ON N7M 5T9 519-354-3070

Tires and Wheels

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Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online.  You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Jan 08, 2022

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jun 30, 2021

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Chatham drivers driving around ON on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-infla...
Published on: Jun 14, 2020

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: Feb 02, 2020

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Tech Question on Tire Wear

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd 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?Armstrong - Macko Automotive L...
Published on: Jan 19, 2020

Tire Replacement at Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd in Chatham

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Chatham 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: Jun 16, 2019

Simple Answers from Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd for Chatham: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire ma...
Published on: Mar 03, 2019

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Chatham

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 Cha...
Published on: Jan 13, 2019