Wilton Auto and Tire
658 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897 203.761.9541

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Wilton Auto and Tire Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Apr 07, 2023

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: Sep 25, 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: Dec 25, 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: Sep 07, 2020

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: May 03, 2020

Simple Answers from Wilton Auto and Tire for Wilton: 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: Oct 09, 2018

Simple Answers from Wilton Auto and Tire in Wilton: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Wilton Auto and Tire Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Wilton come with all-season tires that work pretty we...
Published on: Sep 16, 2016

Tire Replacement at Wilton Auto and Tire in Wilton

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Wilton 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 of...
Published on: Jun 03, 2016