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219 WALDO AVE | BELFAST, Maine 04915 | (207) 338-1432

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Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Belfast

A lot of Belfast 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: Jun 22, 2025

Belfast Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: May 18, 2025

Simple Answers from BJ's Automotive for Belfast: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?BJ's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Functio...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024

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: Jul 14, 2024

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Belfast

Today's BJ's Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Belfast and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are where t...
Published on: Jul 09, 2023

Have BJ's Automotive Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Jun 15, 2023

Need New Tires In Belfast?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Belfast is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at BJ's Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local Belfast, Maine, driving needs. We c...
Published on: Dec 08, 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: Oct 28, 2022