Northup's Imported Car Service
304 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 401.783.6500

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Northup's Imported Car Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Northup's Imported Car 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?Northup's Import...
Published on: May 05, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Northup's Imported Car Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and V...
Published on: Jul 21, 2022

Simple Answers from Northup's Imported Car Service in Wakefield: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Northup's Imported Car Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Wakefield come with all-season tires that w...
Published on: Aug 31, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Wakefield

New tires are a big ticket item for most Wakefield 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 co...
Published on: Jan 19, 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: Jun 06, 2020

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 10, 2020

Tire Replacement at Northup's Imported Car Service in Wakefield

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Wakefield 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 you drive...
Published on: Jan 19, 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: Sep 05, 2019