Pleasant Hill Service Center
10811 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 410.356.4791

Tires and Wheels

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Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Jun 14, 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: Apr 13, 2022

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: Nov 07, 2021

Pleasant Hill Service Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Pleasant Hill Service Center 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?Pleasant Hill Serv...
Published on: Oct 29, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Owings Mills

New tires are a big ticket item for most Owings Mills 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...
Published on: Aug 09, 2021

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: Nov 19, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Pleasant Hill Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Val...
Published on: Sep 14, 2020

Simple Answers from Pleasant Hill Service Center for Owings Mills: 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: Jul 26, 2020