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6451 Kenowa Ave, Grandville, MI 49418 616.457.1209

Tires and Wheels

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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: Oct 31, 2022

The Sparkling Image Auto Guide To Selecting Tires And Wheels

{{ image('MzIy') }} Some people living near love driving and love their vehicles: To them, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right s...
Published on: Jul 02, 2022

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 02, 2022

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: Aug 17, 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: May 26, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Grandville

New tires are a big ticket item for most Grandville 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 c...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020

Simple Answers from Sparkling Image Auto in Grandville: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Sparkling Image Auto Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Grandville come with all-season tires that work prett...
Published on: Jan 14, 2020

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Sparkling Image Auto

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Dec 12, 2019