Tires and Wheels
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Simple Answers from Master Muffler in Hermitage: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Master Muffler Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Hermitage come with all-season tires that work pretty well ...
Published on: May 24, 2023
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: Jun 06, 2022
Master Muffler Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Master Muffler 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?Master Muffler Answer:Dan's prob...
Published on: Jan 17, 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: Nov 14, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Master Muffler Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function:...
Published on: Aug 29, 2021
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Hermitage
New tires are a big ticket item for most Hermitage 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 01, 2021
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: Jan 07, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Master Muffler Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function:...
Published on: Jan 03, 2020