SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford
121 N Plains Industrial Rd. Wallingford, CT 06492 | 203-294-1555

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Simple Answers from SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford in Wallingford: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Wallingford come with all-season tires th...
Published on: Sep 23, 2023

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jun 15, 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: Aug 10, 2022

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: Feb 03, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford

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: Sep 07, 2021

Simple Answers from SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford for Wallingford: 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: Feb 14, 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: Feb 01, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Wallingford

Hello Wallingford 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...
Published on: Jan 20, 2021