Flint's Auto Repair
990 S MAIN ST ATHOL, MA 01331 | 978.249.4246

Tires and Wheels

Alt + /

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: Dec 29, 2024

The Flint's Auto Repair Guide To Selecting Tires And Wheels

{{ image('MzIy') }} Some people living near love driving and love their vehicles: To them, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right s...
Published on: Nov 22, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Flint's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Func...
Published on: Aug 27, 2023

Tire Service At Flint's Auto Repair In Athol

{{ image('MzE1') }} For most people buying tires in Athol is a big deal, so consult with your friendly and knowledgeable Flint's Auto Repair tire professional about proper size, type and grade for yo...
Published on: Aug 15, 2023

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: Jan 03, 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: Aug 01, 2022

Have Flint's Auto Repair Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Jan 18, 2022

Simple Answers from Flint's Auto Repair for Athol: 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: Sep 03, 2021