J.B. Auto Inc.
1751 West River Rd, Dummerston, VT 05301 802.257.5580

Tires and Wheels

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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 27, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Dummerston

New tires are a big ticket item for most Dummerston 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: Dec 26, 2021

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: Apr 19, 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: Nov 16, 2020

Tire Replacement at J.B. Auto Inc. in Dummerston

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Dummerston 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: Sep 05, 2020

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: Jan 03, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?J.B. Auto Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Nov 20, 2019

Simple Answers from J.B. Auto Inc. for Dummerston: 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: Jul 21, 2019