Jake's Auto Care
8330 State Route 405, Milton, PA 17847 570.742.6080

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Jake's Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Sep 28, 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: Aug 19, 2022

Simple Answers from Jake's Auto Care for Milton: 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: Nov 24, 2021

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: Oct 10, 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 26, 2021

Simple Answers from Jake's Auto Care in Milton: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Jake's Auto Care Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Milton come with all-season tires that work pretty well i...
Published on: Apr 23, 2021

Jake's Auto Care Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Jake's Auto Care 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?Jake's Auto Care Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Feb 28, 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: Dec 01, 2019