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Tire Basics

Why It Matters

Your tires are the connection between your car and the road. They affect every part of driving including traction, braking, fuel economy, and ride comfort. Your vehicles tires are one of the most important parts of your car, but we often take tire service for granted. Regular service ensures even wear, precise handling, and maximum lifespan. Ignoring worn or misaligned tires can lead to unsafe driving conditions, blowouts, poor braking, and even excessive suspension wear.

Warning Signs

  • Uneven tread wear
  • Steering pull left or right
  • Vibrations at highway speeds
  • Squealing during turns
  • Low tread depth or visible tire damage

Why service at GM Dealership

Our parts department at Alden GMC, your Fairhaven and South Coast Massachusetts local GM dealer, carries tires designed and tested for your specific GM model. We’ll help you navigate the load ratings, performance requirements and wear rating that works best for your car. Our technicians use GM-approved alignment specs, torque settings, and diagnostic tools that ensure optimal handling and ride quality. With access to GM incentives and warranties, we’re confident we can provide better long-term value than third-party shops.

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Find The Right Fit For Your GMC Near Fairhaven, MA

Our experts at Alden GMC are highly trained to recommend the perfect tires for your GMC vehicle and lifestyle. Your tires play an essential role in your vehicle’s performance, making it important to inspect, repair and replace your tires when the need arises. Visit us in person or use our Tire Finder Tool for a simplified tire shopping experience by entering:

  • Vehicle Year
  • Make
  • Model
  • Tire Size

Once your tires are selected, visit Alden GMC for expert service from our highly trained Certified Service technicians.

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Taking Care Of Your Tires

It’s important to address any signs of wear on your tires, including:

  • Cracks
  • Bumps
  • Cuts
  • Split Sidewalls
  • Tread Wear Indicators

At Alden GMC, our Certified Service experts can inspect your tires and deliver proper care and maintenance to help promote driving comfort, optimal performance and safety.

Tire Pressure

Maintaining proper tire pressure is critical for overall tire and vehicle performance. Alden GMC recommends regular visits and service with our expert Certified Service team to help ensure your tire pressure is at the correct level.

We also suggest:

  • Checking your tires at least once a month when tires have not been driven for at least 3 hours or no more than 1 mile
  • Always refer to the Tire Information Label for the recommended cold tire pressure located on the inside of your vehicle’s doorframe when inflating tires

Tire Rotation

Rotating your tires regularly every 7,500 miles:

  • Promotes even tire wear
  • Extends the tires’ life
  • Helps ensure optimal performance of your tires

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for the recommended rotation for your vehicle.

Wheel Alignment

Improper wheel alignment can lead to multiple problems:

  • Uneven tire wear
  • Abnormal vibrations while driving
  • Poor handling as the vehicle may pull to one side

To help promote the life and performance of your tires and vehicle, bring your vehicle to Alden GMC for any signs of misalignment — and we’ll help get your GMC vehicle back in shape and back on the road safely.

Tire Specials

Tire Price Match Guarantee

Provide us with a better eligible* price at the time of purchase and we'll match it. Find a better price within 30 days of the purchase, and we'll refund the difference.

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Eligible Tire Brands: BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Michelin, Pirelli, and Uniroyal.

Coupon Code: 201. *Ad, written estimate, or Internet quote for identical tire(s) from a competing tire retailer/installer located within 100 miles of the dealer required during guarantee period for price match. Tire match price must be determined prior to applying a tire manufacturer rebate, if any. At Participating Dealers Only. Offer ends 12/31/2026.

Alden GMC
6 Whalers Way, Fairhaven, MA 02719