Wheel Balancing at ABC Auto Works
July 3, 2019
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Walled Lake drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Michigan roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel t... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With ABC Auto Works
June 16, 2019
Many Walled Lake drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Walled Lake area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Walled Lake drivers, that ... More
Tire Tread Depth for Walled Lake, Michigan Drivers
June 10, 2019
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
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
May 19, 2019
Walled Lake 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 st... More
Tire Replacement: What Walled Lake Drivers Need to Know
May 15, 2019
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
The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide To Tire Specs
May 13, 2019
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 an... More
All About Your TPMS in Walled Lake
May 10, 2019
Walled Lake drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Michigan auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Walled Lake drivers to tell ... More
Getting New Tires in Walled Lake?
May 6, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Walled Lake area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Walled Lake area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with yo... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
May 2, 2019
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
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Walled Lake
April 21, 2019
A lot of people get custom wheels in Walled Lake. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your ABC Auto Wo... More