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Winter pass conditions have been treacherous lately and chains are often required for travel across Washington passes. When driving in heavy snow, tire chains may be your best bet to enhance the traction for your vehicle When using tire chains, follow these safety tips: Install tire chains on all four tires, which means you will have to buy two pairs of chains. Buy chains that are the correct size for your tires. Do not deflate your tires to install the chains. The chains should fit over properl...

Fall is here and that can mean unpredictable weather and driving conditions can change from perfect to miserable before you know it. Instead of being one of the better times of the year for driving, fall is actually one of the more treacherous seasons to be traveling.When Jack Frost leaves his sparkles on the environment, the effect can be magical. However, when he visits a shady patch of highway around a blind corner, the effects can be deadly. Be especially cautious if your driving route takes...

It is just about back to school time! If you are getting ready to drive your kids around to all of their school activities and sports, have a high school aged kid, or if you are headed off to college, here are some great tips to prepare your car for the upcoming school year.With all of the running around we do to prepare for the upcoming school year, we often think of all of the school supplies we need to pick up or the school clothes shopping that needs to be done. Vehicle mainte...

Join us next Saturday, August 24th from 12pm – 5pm at our new location 8165 Guide Meridian for an open house.SnapOn will be there giving away swag, we will be barbecuing hotdogs and hamburgers, and we will be having a car show!Make sure you stop in a say hi, grab some food, and take a look at the car show. Hope to see you there! Give us a call at (360) 366-8981 with any questions.

Are you in need of new tires in 2019? Or, maybe you aren’t sure if you need new tires?Here’s a great guide for accessing your tires and their wear. If you noticed any of the signs below, it’s most likely time to start shopping for some new tires.Tread Depth. There should have at least a 1/16 of an inch of tread on your tires.  The easy way to measure this is with the penny test. Take a penny and insert it into the tread with Abe’s head facing toward the tire. If...

Spring is here and the risk of snow and ice has all but melted away. Although it is Washington, so never say never!It’s time to replace your winter/snow tires with all-season tires.  If you haven’t already done this, don’t delay! The tread on winter/snow tires wears quickly, and you’ll want to preserve them for future use. On top of that, all-season tires provide better grip on dry and wet roads to keep you safe.Inspect the tires for potential damage: Check the bead ...

Most Americans know a little bit here or there about tires, after all– we are all Jacks of All Trades — but there are a lot of little details about tire specifications that you may not be aware of, that are important — especially for consumers living in Washington State. For starters,  did you know that tires actually get “tired”?    That’s kind of an exaggeration as they don’t need naps like you or I, but tires can actually be w...

Do you plan to travel for Thanksgiving? Regardless of if you are driving to the airport or just by car to your destination, vehicle safety is important when it comes to holiday travel. Here are a few tips to help with your holiday travel! – Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained. If maintenance is not up to date, have your car and tires inspected before you take a long drive. – Map your route in advance and be prepared for busy roads during the most popular times of the year. If ...

Needing a set of new tires or wheels for your vehicle?  Give yourself or someone you love the gift of new tires and/or wheels this holiday season. Give us a call or send us a message to obtain a free quote for your tire or wheel needs. 

At Bolton Tire Service we are proud to offer aTire Price Match Guarantee!Bring in a printed quote from a shop in Whatcom or Skagit County and Bolton Tire Service will match or beat the tire price for the same or comparable tires!Our Price Match Guarantee  is good like kind tires for printed quotes provided in person to Bolton Tire. We extend this guarantee to both the tire product price and any applicable freight costs.If you find a lower current advertised price on an identical item at a l...