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

Tires and Wheels

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Apr 20, 2025

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

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Athol

Hello Athol drivers! 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 ...
Published on: Feb 27, 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