Porter's Automotive & Tire
2849 South Main Street, High Point, NC 27263 336.431.5100

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Simple Answers from Porter's Automotive & Tire in High Point: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Porter's Automotive & Tire Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in High Point come with all-season tires that work...
Published on: Oct 15, 2022

Tire Replacement at Porter's Automotive & Tire in High Point

New tire choices can be overwhelming for High Point 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 driv...
Published on: Apr 25, 2022

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: Jun 19, 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: Mar 27, 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: Mar 11, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Dec 13, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Porter's Automotive & Tire Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value...
Published on: Jul 05, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in High Point

New tires are a big ticket item for most High Point 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 c...
Published on: May 16, 2020