Hometown Service Center Inc
130 East College Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081 614.895.8069

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Hometown Service Center Inc Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Hometown Service Center Inc 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?Hometown Service Ce...
Published on: Jun 05, 2023

Simple Answers from Hometown Service Center Inc for Westerville: 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 15, 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: Sep 27, 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: Jul 31, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Westerville

New tires are a big ticket item for most Westerville 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 ...
Published on: Jul 24, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hometown Service Center Inc Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Valu...
Published on: Jun 24, 2021

Simple Answers from Hometown Service Center Inc in Westerville: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Hometown Service Center Inc Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Westerville come with all-season tires that wo...
Published on: Apr 12, 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: Jan 14, 2020