Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

May 22, 2018

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Livonia drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the should... More

Under Pressure in Livonia: TPMS

May 7, 2018

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Livonia, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2... More

Winter Tires

April 30, 2018

What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Livonia driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in MI, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tre... More

How Much is Enough for Livonia Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

January 29, 2018

Most Livonia 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, the techn... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

January 21, 2018

When Livonia drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.I... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Tire Replacement Overview

November 14, 2017

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Livonia 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 mm) of ... More

Tire Tread Depth for Livonia, MI Drivers

August 18, 2017

Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More

When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

July 9, 2017

Hey Livonia area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our MI streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Livonia area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia

May 22, 2017

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Livonia drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but i... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

May 14, 2017

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