At 4.9 miles, Parkville is far enough from Baltimore Tire Shop that calling ahead with a tire size before the drive is worth doing. Overlea is about 2 miles from Parkville and Hamilton 2.1 — both close by, though the trip to the shop itself runs longer.
At 4.9 miles out, Parkville is one of the farther stretches of Baltimore Tire Shop's coverage area, which changes the calculus slightly: confirming the full tire size on the sidewall before heading to 5921 Moravia Rd saves a second trip if it turns out to be the wrong one.
Overlea sits roughly 2 miles from Parkville, and Hamilton 2.1. Neither shortens the drive to the shop — they're just the two nearest areas on the map.
Does the tire size on the door jamb or the old tire matter?
The door jamb sticker is the one to trust — it reflects what the manufacturer rated the vehicle for, while the tire already on the car might be a non-stock size left over from a previous swap. Check both before calling, and say so if they don't match; it changes what's worth asking about.
Why would uneven wear point to alignment, not the tires themselves?
Tread wears according to how the suspension holds the wheel against the road, not just mileage. A pull to one side or wear concentrated on one edge usually means the alignment shifted before the tires did, and replacing tires without addressing it just repeats the same wear pattern on the new set.
Can two different tire brands be mounted on the same axle?
It's not ideal — tires handle differently even at the same size, and mismatched grip side-to-side on one axle can affect how predictably the car responds, especially under hard braking or in rain. If replacing just one or two, matching the existing brand and model is the safer call.
How far is the drive from Parkville?
4.9 miles each way to 5921 Moravia Rd. Overlea (about 2 miles) and Hamilton (2.1) are the two closest areas to Parkville itself, though neither shortens the trip to the shop.