Tolman's Auto-Tech
5455 Auto Court, Allendale, MI 49401 616.895.7500

Tires and Wheels

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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: May 01, 2023

Simple Answers from Tolman's Auto-Tech for Allendale: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Tolman's Auto-Tech Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Func...
Published on: Mar 05, 2023

Tire Replacement at Tolman's Auto-Tech in Allendale

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Allendale 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 drive...
Published on: May 18, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Tolman's Auto-Tech Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Mar 14, 2022

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 28, 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: Jan 01, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Tolman's Auto-Tech

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: Nov 06, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Allendale

A lot of Allendale 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 turns...
Published on: Sep 26, 2021