Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Sterling Heights: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Sterling Tire & Auto
January 19, 2020
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Sterling Heights 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 St... More
All About Your TPMS in Sterling Heights
January 17, 2020
Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights driver... More
Tire Replacement: What Sterling Heights Drivers Need to Know
August 11, 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
Below 45 Degrees in Sterling Heights: Consider Winter Tires
June 16, 2019
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Sterling Heights drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ra... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Sterling Heights
June 2, 2019
A lot of people get custom wheels in Sterling Heights. 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 Sterli... More
How Much is Enough for Sterling Heights Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
November 4, 2018
Most Sterling Heights drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, ... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Sterling Tire & Auto
July 17, 2018
Many Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Sterling Heights... More
Shake It up in Sterling Heights!: Why Wheel Balancing
July 8, 2018
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
February 20, 2018
Welcome to the Sterling Tire & Auto automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Sterling Heights 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... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
December 3, 2017
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Sterling Heights 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 treasu... More