Skip's Automotive Service
19 Bass Harbor Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207.244.7276

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: Mar 22, 2022

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: Dec 22, 2021

Simple Answers from Skip's Automotive Service in Southwest Harbor: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Skip's Automotive Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Southwest Harbor come with all-season tires that...
Published on: Sep 04, 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: Aug 01, 2021

Skip's Automotive Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Skip'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?Skip's Automotive Ser...
Published on: Jun 04, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Skip's Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Aug 03, 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 08, 2019

Tire Replacement at Skip's Automotive Service in Southwest Harbor

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Southwest Harbor 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 yo...
Published on: Feb 26, 2019