P&M Automotive
264 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, OR 97301 503.363.9956

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Salem

New tires are a big ticket item for most Salem 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 course...
Published on: Oct 10, 2022

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: Apr 10, 2022

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 30, 2022

P&M Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} P&M Automotive 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?P&M Automotive Answer:Dan's prob...
Published on: Mar 18, 2022

Tire Replacement at P&M Automotive in Salem

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Salem 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 off...
Published on: Feb 20, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?P&M Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Feb 19, 2022

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: Jun 20, 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: Aug 21, 2020