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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Graf's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Oct 17, 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: May 14, 2023

Simple Answers from Graf's Automotive in Astoria: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Graf's Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Astoria come with all-season tires that work pretty well...
Published on: Mar 05, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Astoria

New tires are a big ticket item for most Astoria 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: Dec 01, 2022

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: Nov 21, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Graf's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Jan 02, 2022

Tire Replacement at Graf's Automotive in Astoria

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Astoria 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: Oct 16, 2021

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: May 18, 2020