Hamelin AutoCare
64 West Street, Bristol, CT 06010 860.583.3292

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hamelin AutoCare Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Mar 31, 2023

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: Jan 12, 2023

Simple Answers from Hamelin AutoCare in Bristol: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Hamelin AutoCare Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Bristol come with all-season tires that work pretty well ...
Published on: Nov 18, 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: Apr 10, 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: Mar 08, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hamelin AutoCare Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Oct 12, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Bristol

New tires are a big ticket item for most Bristol drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cour...
Published on: Aug 03, 2020

Tire Replacement at Hamelin AutoCare in Bristol

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Bristol 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: Jan 12, 2020