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3338 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 616.241.0600

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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: Jun 12, 2023

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

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Real Pro Auto Service

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: Oct 09, 2022

Simple Answers from Real Pro Auto Service for Grand Rapids: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} 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: F...
Published on: Nov 07, 2020

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