Flint's Auto Repair

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: Aug 30, 2026

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Athol is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Flint's Auto Repair about proper size, type and grade for your local Athol, MA, driving needs. We can ...

Published on: Jul 12, 2026

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Athol

Today's Flint's Auto Repair article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Athol and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are where...

Published on: Jun 07, 2026

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