Dillsboro Automotive
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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: Jul 14, 2024

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Apr 17, 2024

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: Mar 12, 2024

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Sylva

Today's Dillsboro Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Sylva and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are wher...
Published on: Dec 20, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dillsboro Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Aug 22, 2023

Simple Answers from Dillsboro Automotive for Sylva: 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: Jul 14, 2023

Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Dillsboro Automotive In Sylva

{{ image('Mjk1') }} A lot of people in the Sylva area 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...
Published on: Oct 09, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dillsboro Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Sep 23, 2022