Pacific Motor Service
550 East Franklin Street, Monterey, CA 93940 831.375.9571

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Pacific Motor Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Aug 07, 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: Jul 13, 2022

Simple Answers from Pacific Motor Service in Monterey: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Pacific Motor Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Monterey come with all-season tires that work pretty...
Published on: Jul 01, 2022

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: May 17, 2022

Simple Answers from Pacific Motor Service for Monterey: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Pacific Motor Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: F...
Published on: Mar 27, 2022

Pacific Motor Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Pacific Motor Service 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?Pacific Motor Service Ans...
Published on: Feb 20, 2022

Simple Answers from Pacific Motor Service for Monterey: 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: Dec 31, 2021

Simple Answers from Pacific Motor Service for Monterey: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Sep 02, 2021