Duffy's Repair Service

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 15, 2023

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: Feb 17, 2023

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Duffy's Repair Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...

Published on: Oct 26, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Ashland

New tires are a big ticket item for most Ashland 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 cour...

Published on: Jul 16, 2022

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 15, 2020

Simple Answers from Duffy's Repair Service in Ashland: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Duffy's Repair Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Ashland come with all-season tires that work pretty...

Published on: Nov 18, 2019

Simple Answers from Duffy's Repair Service for Ashland: 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: Jan 12, 2019