Hamilton Service Station
205 Park Ave., Portland, ME 04102 207.773.1930

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Simple Answers from Hamilton Service Station in Portland: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Hamilton Service Station Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Portland come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Sep 19, 2023

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 02, 2023

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Portland

Hello Portland drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Ma...
Published on: Jan 22, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Hamilton Service Station

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: May 17, 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: Apr 14, 2022

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: Aug 20, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Dec 09, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Portland

A lot of Portland 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: Sep 30, 2020