Loftin's Automotive Service
3907 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 704.824.7671

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Simple Answers from Loftin's Automotive Service in Gastonia: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Loftin's Automotive Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Gastonia come with all-season tires that work ...
Published on: Mar 03, 2023

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 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: Dec 01, 2020

Loftin's Automotive Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Loftin's Automotive Service 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?Loftin's Automotive...
Published on: Feb 16, 2020

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: Aug 26, 2019

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: Aug 19, 2019

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: Jun 17, 2019

Tire Replacement at Loftin's Automotive Service in Gastonia

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Gastonia 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: Apr 14, 2019