Bird's Auto Clinic
17 Chittick Ave Po Box 424 Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0 902-684-0026

Tires and Wheels

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Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online.  You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Jan 08, 2022

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 04, 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: Feb 16, 2020

Winter Tires

Hey Hantsport drivers, 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 for Hantsport drivers ...
Published on: Nov 10, 2019

Simple Answers from Bird's Auto Clinic for Hantsport: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?Bird's Auto Clinic Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or ...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Hantsport

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.Many Han...
Published on: Aug 25, 2019

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Hantsport, your front tires wear more on the should...
Published on: Apr 14, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Hantsport drivers driving around NS on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inf...
Published on: Jan 13, 2019