Falmouth Motorcar, Inc.
45 Route 28 A, Cataumet, MA 02534 508-564-7910

Tires and Wheels

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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: Mar 30, 2025

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: Oct 20, 2024

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: Feb 29, 2024

Tire Replacement at Falmouth Motorcar, Inc. in Cataumet

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Cataumet 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 drive ...
Published on: Nov 26, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Falmouth Motorcar, Inc.

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: Oct 19, 2022

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: Jul 10, 2022

Simple Answers from Falmouth Motorcar, Inc. for Cataumet: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Falmouth Motorcar, Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors:...
Published on: Mar 14, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Cataumet

Hello Cataumet 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.Ma...
Published on: Feb 25, 2022