Murphy Automotive
2863 State Rte 49, Central Square, NY 13036 315.668.6980

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Simple Answers from Murphy Automotive for Central Square: 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: Nov 10, 2024

Central Square 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: Jun 09, 2023

Tire Service At Murphy Automotive In Central Square

{{ image('MzE1') }} For most people buying tires in Central Square is a big deal, so consult with your friendly and knowledgeable Murphy Automotive tire professional about proper size, type and grade...
Published on: Feb 21, 2023

Have Murphy 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 06, 2021

Need New Tires In Central Square?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Central Square is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Murphy Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local Central Square, NY, driving...
Published on: May 14, 2021

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: Jan 10, 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: Nov 03, 2020

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: Sep 11, 2020