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

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Longmont

Hello Longmont drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Ma...
Published on: Nov 08, 2022

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Longmont

A lot of Longmont want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns ...
Published on: Apr 29, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Stonum Automotive

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Apr 16, 2022

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