Northgate Tire INC.
703 US 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101 270.842.2463

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: Aug 27, 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: Aug 04, 2023

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: Oct 14, 2022

Northgate Tire INC. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Northgate Tire INC. 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?Northgate Tire INC. Answer:...
Published on: Mar 19, 2022

Simple Answers from Northgate Tire INC. in Bowling Green: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Northgate Tire INC. Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Bowling Green come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Dec 29, 2021

Tire Replacement at Northgate Tire INC. in Bowling Green

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Bowling Green drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you d...
Published on: Nov 18, 2020

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: Mar 17, 2020

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: Feb 01, 2020