Stonum Automotive
1812 Sunset Place, Longmont, CO 303-485-9303

Tires and Wheels

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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: Dec 18, 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: Apr 21, 2023

Simple Answers from Stonum Automotive for Longmont: 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: Apr 07, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Longmont

New tires are a big ticket item for most Longmont 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 cou...
Published on: Jan 23, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Stonum Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Jul 26, 2021

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: May 23, 2021

Simple Answers from Stonum Automotive in Longmont: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Stonum Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Longmont come with all-season tires that work pretty wel...
Published on: Dec 17, 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: Nov 15, 2020