Tires and Wheels
Custom wheels are one way that Lake Orion folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 23, 2020
With the recent focus in the Lake Orion area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Lake Orion 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 gas...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on January 17, 2020
Do you like to shop for shoes in Lake Orion?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on October 06, 2019
Shopping for tires in Lake Orion can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Lake Orion are looking for maximum summertime pe...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on April 14, 2019
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Lake Orion 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 sig...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on March 10, 2019
Lake Orion drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ste...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on February 17, 2019
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Lake Orion drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Lake Ori...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 12, 2018
It seems like everywhere you go in the Lake Orion area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Michigan auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on May 08, 2018
Some of us Lake Orion 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. T...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on December 18, 2017
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 Lake Orion 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 ma...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 01, 2017
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