All Phase Auto Repair
300 Eastern Blvd., Essex, MD 21221 410.687.5030

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jul 10, 2023

Simple Answers from All Phase Auto Repair for Baltimore: 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: Mar 09, 2023

Simple Answers from All Phase Auto Repair for Baltimore: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Jan 16, 2023

Simple Answers from All Phase Auto Repair for Baltimore: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer Check this Video Out. This guy allows you to see how much abuse our vehicles tires endure. https://youtu....
Published on: May 02, 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 19, 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: Nov 28, 2020

Tire Replacement at All Phase Auto Repair in Baltimore

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Baltimore 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...
Published on: Sep 17, 2020

Baltimore Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Dec 27, 2018