At C&T Auto Repair

We value the safety of our customers above all else. We want to ensure that you get to where you’re going every time with a reliable and safe vehicle.

C&T Auto Repair offers servicing to tires, such as rotation, balancing, and safety inspection. When the time is right, we are the right place for tire replacement.

 

If you have questions about our tire selection or general tire services, send us your information and we can contact you with our best options. Click here for contact form.

We are more than happy to share our knowledge and experience. Here are a few points to notice when looking over your car’s tire health. Read through and see if our advice can help save you from a bad tire experience.

Why are old or bad tires dangerous?

As stated above, your tires are an extremely important component of your car or truck. If you’ve ever been out of control in a vehicle, you’ll know how scary being a powerless passenger inside a two ton metal box can be. Driving on tires that are too old, improperly inflated, out of balance, or not suited to weather conditions can spell disaster for your safe journey. Your tires were designed with a very specific task in mind. Using them improperly can have sudden and catastrophic consequences.

Signs your tires need air

This issue can be fairly simple to spot. If your tire seems to be wider at the part which contacts the road, they probably need to be topped up with air. Driving on under-inflated tires wears them out faster and can lead to full-on flats and even end up shredding the tire off the wheel!

Low tire pressure ruins your vehicle’s fuel economy. The change in tire shape can change the amount of grip on the road and control over your vehicle. Every tire manufacturer prints the correct tire pressure on the side of their tires, so it’s easy to find out the perfect pressure for your ride.

Signs your tires are out of tread

As with having over-inflated tires, a lack of tread can lead to less control and worse handling for your car or truck. Your tires’ tread patterns help them to hold the road as well as channeling mud and water away from the areas that need to do the gripping. Without enough tread depth, your car can ride up on top of water on the road and cause you a complete loss of control. There are a few common methods of measuring tread depth, such as using a penny to gauge whether or not it’s time to replace your tires, but we recommend coming into C&T Transmission & Repair in Pasadena, MD for a professional opinion on the matter. Not all tires are created equal and must be replaced at different times.

Signs your tires are damaged

Signs that your tires are damaged can come from a few sources. A visual inspection can catch potential problems before they become major issues such as nails or rocks embedded in the tread grooves. Always remember that there’s a great deal of pressure contained within your tires. If you see any gashes, bubbles or hear the hiss of air escaping it’s best to stay away from that tire and enlist the help of a professional. Believe us, you don’t want a tire exploding anywhere near you.

What can and cannot be repaired

Tires are expensive and we take any opportunity we can to repair them safely and save you money. Small punctures can often be plugged and patched but sometimes the tire’s day is done. If the puncture is on the outer edge of the tire, it’s probably unsafe to repair. The same goes for a tire that’s been driven on while flat. As with recommended pressures, each manufacturer has guides for what can and what can’t be repaired.

 

Ask us what tire is right for your needs

At C&T Auto Repair, customer safety is our number one priority. If you’d like to talk about whether your tires may need inspection or replacement, call us at 410-787-0225 or contact us online.

We offer most major brands of tires. Use this contact form to find out the right tire for your car.

Our Testimonials

If you want an honest and timely shop, this is definitely the place for you and your vehicle!
Mel B.
I had a new transmission installed, new mount, new keys programmed and new tires put on - not to mention an alignment, etc. The entire team was upfront and honest. There were no surprises and I was always given options regarding parts/prices. Everything was done below the cost of a single transmission elsewhere. The team even helped me return my rental car. Can't say enough good about C & T Transmissions. This shop is A++++++++!!!! Thank you all.
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We own a small business and need to have quick turnaround time so we can have our vehicles back on the road for our business to run. C&T has exceeded our expectations! They are very reasonably priced, accommodating, reliable And most importantly...trustworthy. We are proud to support this local business And are customers for life!!
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