Garage of Lowell
2400 W Main | Lowell, Michigan 49331 | (616) 897-9269

Tires and Wheels

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Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Lowell

New tires are a big ticket item for most Lowell 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 cours...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Lowell

A lot of Lowell want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns or...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 20, 2024

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Garage of Lowell Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Apr 11, 2024

Tire Service At Garage of Lowell In Lowell

{{ image('MzE1') }} For most people buying tires in Lowell is a big deal, so consult with your friendly and knowledgeable Garage of Lowell tire professional about proper size, type and grade for your...
Published on: Feb 10, 2024

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Lowell

Hello Lowell drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Many...
Published on: Oct 24, 2023

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: Jun 04, 2023