H & R Tire
18551 Hwy 50 West, Rocky Ford, CO 81067 719.254.6262

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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: Aug 06, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?H & R Tire Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: Thi...
Published on: Jan 27, 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: Dec 30, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?H & R Tire Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: Thi...
Published on: Oct 30, 2021

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Feb 24, 2021

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 20, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Rocky Ford

New tires are a big ticket item for most Rocky Ford 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 c...
Published on: Dec 23, 2019

Simple Answers from H & R Tire for Rocky Ford: 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: Aug 26, 2017