Tires and WheelsAutomotive Tips from Auto Pro Troy: Tire Replacement OverviewTires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Troy drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tir... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 21, 2017 Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Auto Pro TroyMany Troy 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 Troy area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Troy drivers, that look includes bigger ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 23, 2017 Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in TroyA lot of people get custom wheels in Troy. 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 Auto Pro Troy tire... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 18, 2017 Tire Replacement: What Troy Drivers Need to KnowLooking 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... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 25, 2016 Automotive Tips from Auto Pro Troy: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? Thats a question Troy drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 30, 2016 Troy Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFlats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Troy 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 significa... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 23, 2016 By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Auto Pro Troy in TroyEver notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Troy drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it c... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 17, 2016 Wheel Balancing at Auto Pro TroySo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Troy 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 the vibr... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 29, 2016 Tire Tread Depth for Troy, Michigan DriversDriving 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... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 16, 2016 Getting New Tires in Troy?There are so many tire choices in the Troy 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 Troy area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly an... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 20, 2016 |
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