Southern Tire & Auto
3060 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601 301.6451411

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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 26, 2024

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Waldorf

A lot of Waldorf want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns o...
Published on: Sep 19, 2023

Simple Answers from Southern Tire & Auto in Waldorf: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Southern Tire & Auto Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Waldorf come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
Published on: Mar 14, 2023

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: Nov 29, 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: Jun 24, 2022

Simple Answers from Southern Tire & Auto for Waldorf: 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: Apr 24, 2022

Southern Tire & Auto Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Southern Tire & Auto 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?Southern Tire & Auto Answe...
Published on: Apr 11, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Southern Tire & Auto

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: Mar 17, 2022