The Sterling Tire & Auto Guide to Tire Specs
October 15, 2017
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 Sterling Heights 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 and ... More
Tire Maintenance in Sterling Heights
July 5, 2017
With the recent focus in the Sterling Heights area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Sterling Heights 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 t... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Sterling Heights
June 11, 2017
Do you like to shop for shoes in Sterling Heights?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 b... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
June 1, 2017
Why are wheel bearings for Sterling Heights vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Sterling Tire & Auto post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Sterling Heig... More
Tire Tread Depth for Sterling Heights, Michigan Drivers
April 16, 2017
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
March 7, 2017
Sterling Heights 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 t... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
November 15, 2016
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Sterling Heights area shoe stores?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 pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the w... More
Under Pressure in Sterling Heights: TPMS
August 14, 2016
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Sterling Heights, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light truck... More
Picking the Right Tires in Sterling Heights
April 18, 2016
Shopping for tires in Sterling Heights can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Sterling Heights are looking for maximum s... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Sterling Tire & Auto
February 28, 2016
A lot of us Sterling Heights 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 ... More