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305 4th St Hugo, CO 80821 | 719.743.2180

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Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Hugo

Today's Parmer's Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Hugo and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are where ...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026

Tire Service At Parmer's Automotive In Hugo

{{ image('MzE1') }} For most people buying tires in Hugo is a big deal, so consult with your friendly and knowledgeable Parmer's Automotive tire professional about proper size, type and grade for you...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025

The Parmer's Automotive Guide To Selecting Tires And Wheels

{{ image('MzIy') }} Some people living near love driving and love their vehicles: To them, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right s...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

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: Oct 27, 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: Mar 06, 2023

Simple Answers from Parmer's Automotive for Hugo: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Dec 02, 2022

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Jun 08, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Parmer's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Func...
Published on: Jan 09, 2022