C.A.R.S. Auto Repair
6742 18th Avenue, Jenison, MI 49428 616.669.9849

Tires and Wheels

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Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Oct 26, 2022

C.A.R.S. Auto Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} C.A.R.S. Auto Repair Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?C.A.R.S. Auto Repair Ans...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: May 02, 2022

Tire Replacement at C.A.R.S. Auto Repair in Jenison

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Jenison drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive o...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021

Simple Answers from C.A.R.S. Auto Repair for Jenison: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Sep 12, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Jenison

New tires are a big ticket item for most Jenison drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cour...
Published on: Mar 09, 2020

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Oct 21, 2019

Simple Answers from C.A.R.S. Auto Repair in Jenison: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?C.A.R.S. Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Jenison come with all-season tires that work pretty ...
Published on: Jul 26, 2016