Automotive Tips from Elite Tire And Auto Care: Tire Replacement Overview
November 19, 2023
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
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Livonia Ride
July 31, 2022
It seems like everywhere you go in the Livonia area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Michigan auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where d... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Elite Tire And Auto Care
November 28, 2021
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Livonia, Michigan
May 2, 2021
Everyone in Livonia, Michigan eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Livonia, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories tha... More
How Much is Enough for Livonia Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
April 11, 2021
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
Winter Tires
October 1, 2020
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 Michigan , winter tires differed from highway tires only in th... More
Tire Tread Depth for Livonia, Michigan Drivers
September 29, 2020
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
Livonia Tire Repair
September 26, 2020
Most Livonia residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Livonia drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all heard about the imp... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
September 23, 2020
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Detroit 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 warranty i... More
Livonia, Michigan Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
September 10, 2020
When winter approaches in Michigan , Livonia residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Livonia residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ... More