Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc
5066 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 616.363.5575

Tires and Wheels

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Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Jul 21, 2022

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 20, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc

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: Apr 03, 2022

Simple Answers from Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc for Grand Rapids: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Nov 10, 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: Sep 16, 2021

Simple Answers from Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc for Grand Rapids: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three fac...
Published on: Jul 08, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Grand Rapids

Hello Grand Rapids 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 late...
Published on: Dec 29, 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: Nov 08, 2020