Winter Tires
October 6, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Walled Lake driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in... More
Tire Maintenance in Walled Lake
September 28, 2022
With the recent focus in the Walled Lake area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Walled Lake drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving g... More
Tire Tread Depth for Walled Lake, Michigan Drivers
September 21, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Tire Replacement: What Walled Lake Drivers Need to Know
September 20, 2022
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Walled Lake, Michigan
September 16, 2022
Everyone in Walled Lake, Michigan eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Walled Lake, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categor... More
The Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Tire Specs
September 4, 2022
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Walled Lake service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the m... More
Saving Lives in Walled Lake with Tire Pressure
August 25, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Walled Lake, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is tha... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
August 16, 2022
Some of us Walled Lake drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Michigan, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. ... More
Helping Walled Lake Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 11, 2022
Every Walled Lake vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread i... More
Walled Lake Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
August 6, 2022
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Walled Lake on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered si... More