Sawchuk's Garage, Inc.
3196 West Ridge Pike, Pottstown, PA 19464 610.495.6510

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Sawchuk's Garage, Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Oct 06, 2022

Simple Answers from Sawchuk's Garage, Inc. for Pottstown: 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: Feb 04, 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: Jun 15, 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: Mar 25, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Pottstown

New tires are a big ticket item for most Pottstown 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 co...
Published on: Jan 23, 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: Jul 26, 2020

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: Jan 30, 2020

Sawchuk's Garage, Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Sawchuk's Garage, Inc. Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Sawchuk's Garage, Inc. A...
Published on: Aug 24, 2019