Real Pro Auto Service
3338 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 616.241.0600

Tires and Wheels

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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: Oct 16, 2022

Real Pro Auto Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Real Pro Auto Service 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?Real Pro Auto Service Ans...
Published on: Jun 05, 2020

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: Mar 25, 2020

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 10, 2020

Tire Replacement at Real Pro Auto Service 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: Jun 02, 2019

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: Feb 21, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Real Pro Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Jun 05, 2018

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Real Pro Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Mar 02, 2016