Hancock Service Center
5610 Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA 23234 804.275.8977

Tires and Wheels

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Richmond

New tires are a big ticket item for most Richmond 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 cou...
Published on: Dec 22, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hancock Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Aug 12, 2022

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 02, 2022

Simple Answers from Hancock Service Center for Richmond: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hancock Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: ...
Published on: Jan 02, 2022

Simple Answers from Hancock Service Center for Richmond: 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: Dec 02, 2021

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Hancock Service Center

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: Sep 13, 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: Jul 06, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Richmond

A lot of Richmond 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 ...
Published on: Nov 07, 2020