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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

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

Simple Answers from Community Automotive Repair in Grand Rapids: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Community Automotive Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Grand Rapids come with all-season tires that w...
Published on: Mar 04, 2021

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: Oct 14, 2020

Simple Answers from Community Automotive Repair for Grand Rapids: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Sep 15, 2020