Northeast Automotive
1156 Knapp St, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 616.364.6200

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Tire Replacement at Northeast Automotive in Grand Rapids

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Grand Rapids 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 dr...
Published on: May 28, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Grand Rapids

New tires are a big ticket item for most Grand Rapids 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...
Published on: Nov 18, 2022

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Grand Rapids

A lot of Grand Rapids 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 tu...
Published on: Aug 18, 2022

Northeast Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Northeast Automotive 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?Northeast Automotive Answe...
Published on: Apr 17, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Northeast Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Mar 15, 2021

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: Feb 14, 2021

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: Nov 12, 2020

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: Jun 06, 2020