Carpenter's Auto Service
5817 Joyce Drive, CHARLOTTE, NC 28215 704.537.7347

Tires and Wheels

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Simple Answers from Carpenter's Auto Service for CHARLOTTE: 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: May 05, 2023

Simple Answers from Carpenter's Auto Service for CHARLOTTE: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Carpenter's Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors...
Published on: Aug 03, 2022

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

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in CHARLOTTE

New tires are a big ticket item for most CHARLOTTE 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: Mar 18, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in CHARLOTTE

Hello CHARLOTTE 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.M...
Published on: Jan 20, 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: Sep 19, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Carpenter's Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Aug 05, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in CHARLOTTE

A lot of CHARLOTTE want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns...
Published on: Jun 03, 2021