Carmasters Automotive
931 E LITTLE CREEK RD NORFOLK, Virginia 23518 | (757) 456-0722

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 22, 2025

Carmasters Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Carmasters Automotive Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Carmasters Automotive Ans...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024

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 11, 2024

Need New Tires In Norfolk?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Norfolk is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Carmasters Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local Norfolk, VA, driving needs. W...
Published on: Feb 07, 2024

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 11, 2023

Time For New Tires In Norfolk?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Norfolk weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. VA driving conditions vary from...
Published on: Jun 21, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Carmasters Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Jan 09, 2023

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 21, 2021