Community Automotive Repair
846 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616.774.7048

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jan 20, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Community Automotive Repair

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Dec 23, 2022

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: Jun 05, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Grand Rapids

New tires are a big ticket item for most Grand Rapids drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of...
Published on: Mar 06, 2022

Community Automotive Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Community Automotive Repair 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?Community Automotiv...
Published on: Feb 16, 2022

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: Nov 15, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Grand Rapids

A lot of Grand Rapids want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in tu...
Published on: Aug 16, 2021

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jul 05, 2021