Tires and Wheels
Hey Troy area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Troy area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on January 07, 2019
When winter approaches in Michigan, Troy residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Troy residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on December 23, 2018
Every Troy 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 is engin...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 18, 2018
It seems like everywhere you go in the Troy 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 do yo...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on October 14, 2018
Do you like to shop for shoes in Troy?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 tires?...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on July 01, 2018
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Troy drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then, a...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on June 19, 2018
With the recent focus in the Troy area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Troy 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, properly i...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on April 10, 2018
Troy 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 Troy drivers to tell when a radial ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on January 14, 2018
A lot of us Troy drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Michigan motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 21, 2017
Welcome to the Auto Pro Troy automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear.Let's focus on stopping in wet Troy conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actually ride...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on September 05, 2017
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