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Colchester, VT 05446

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We can fit you with a new set of tires, change your oil, service your brakes, and much more. But what we do better than anyone else is help you keep your car longer and save you money.

We emphasize preventative maintenance, long-term value, and long-term relationships with our customers. In fact, 90 percent of our new customers are referred to us by our current ones – a huge compliment, rare in our industry, and one that we truly appreciate.

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Partner Tire & Service is your partner for auto repair

Located close to Mallets Bay of Lake Champlain, we're proud to serve the communities of Colchester, VT; Burlington, VT; South Burlington, VT; Milton, VT; and Jericho, VT. We offer you quality tires and car services to keep your vehicle reliable.

You deserve a knowledgeable and honest team to service your car and offer genuine advice. Partner Tire & Service is an independent tire dealer and auto repair shop you can trust. In business since 1984, we provide the car care and repair services you need to get the longest life out of your vehicle. From a tire rotation and oil change to engine diagnostics and exhaust work, there's a lot we can do for you and your car.

Time to change your tires? We're sure to have the best tires for your car in stock! Our selection is comprehensive, featuring major tire brands like: BFGoodrich®, Bridgestone, Continental, Dayton, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Mastercraft, MICHELIN®, Nokian, and Uniroyal®. View our tire catalog to get started now.

Other auto repair and car maintenance services we offer include: brake repairs, belt and hose replacement, Vermont state inspections, wheel alignments, heating/cooling system repairs, wheel installation, axle repair, electronic system repairs, battery replacement, 4WD repairs, and steering/suspension repairs.

For all your car needs, see your partner in Colchester, Vermont: Partner Tire & Service.

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Tire Installation: Knowledge Is Power

posted on 5/21/2022 10:42:00 AM

For the safety and performance of your vehicle, your tires should be installed by an expert technician. Proper installation enables your tires to function fully and provides maximum safety. On average, a tire installation takes 45 minutes to an hour. A proper installation includes:

Inspecting the lugs or wheel bolts
Installing new rubber valve stems where applicable
Mounting the tires
Balancing the new tires on your wheels
Tightening the wheel lugs to the manufacturer recommended torque
Servicing TPMS systems

The Steps to Install a New Set of Tires

When your tires are being replaced, a tire technician uses a step-by-step procedure to properly mount your new tires onto your vehicle.

1. The vehicle is placed on a mount to lift off the ground.
2. The technician will unbolt the lug nuts on each wheel in a counter clockwise direction starting with the left front so that the wheels are removed from the vehicle.
3. The tires will then be deflated by unscrewing the valve stem core; if new tires are being installed, the stem is pulled out and a new one is installed.
4. A tire machine removes the tires from the rim.
5. The rims are checked to make sure they are perfectly smooth with no rust or rough patches.
6. To remove rough patches, abrasive pads are used to smooth the inner and outer parts of the rim. Too much damage to a rim will cause an unbalanced wheel. So, if rims are rusted they need to be replaced.
7. Tire bead lubricant is applied to the tire beads and the rim which allows the bead to have the tires sit well on the rims.
8. Using the tire machine, the new tires are installed on the rims.
9. Tires are inflated to their maximum pressure based on vehicle manufacturer specifications and a stem core is installed.
10. Tires will then be balanced and reinstalled onto the vehicle.

An alignment is also recommended so that your new tires don’t wear unevenly. Proper tire installation is very important so that your car is safe and reliable. A proper tire installation should be done by an expert tire technician. Your tires play an important part in the safety and dependability of your vehicle, keep them well maintained and working effectively.

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