Rittenhouse Auto Service Inc
5716 Singers Glen Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540.867.5023

Tires and Wheels

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Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Harrisonburg

Hello Harrisonburg 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 late...
Published on: Jul 20, 2023

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: Apr 13, 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: Feb 23, 2023

Rittenhouse Auto Service Inc Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Rittenhouse Auto Service 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?Rittenhouse Auto S...
Published on: Oct 02, 2022

Tire Replacement at Rittenhouse Auto Service Inc in Harrisonburg

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Harrisonburg 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 dr...
Published on: Oct 23, 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: Jul 12, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Harrisonburg

New tires are a big ticket item for most Harrisonburg 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: Jun 15, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Harrisonburg

A lot of Harrisonburg want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in tu...
Published on: Dec 20, 2020