Car Fix Shelby Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
December 31, 2023
Welcome to the Car Fix Shelby automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Shelby Township 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 will a... More
Wheel Balancing at Car Fix Shelby
August 6, 2023
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Shelby Township 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 fe... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
June 18, 2023
Some of us Shelby Township drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Michigan, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whee... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Car Fix Shelby in Shelby Township
June 11, 2023
Tires do a lot of work for Shelby Township drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Shelby Township. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Shelby: Tire Replacement Overview
April 2, 2023
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Shelby Township 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... More
How Much is Enough for Shelby Township Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
September 19, 2022
Most Shelby Township 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, t... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Shelby Township
September 7, 2022
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Shelby Township area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
September 6, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork 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 warr... More