Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
September 1, 2024
When Tiffin 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.If... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
March 31, 2024
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Tiffin 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 im... More
Helping Tiffin Drivers Get the Right Tires
July 2, 2023
Every Tiffin vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is eng... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
February 12, 2023
Why are wheel bearings for Tiffin vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Courtesy Auto Repair Plus post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Tiffin, Ohio. Whee... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
November 6, 2022
A lot of us Tiffin drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Ohio motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands o... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
October 23, 2022
Some of us Tiffin drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Ohio, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The harde... More
Talk to Courtesy Auto Repair Plus About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
July 17, 2022
Custom wheels are one way that Tiffin folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be m... More
Tire Tread Depth for Tiffin, Ohio Drivers
October 31, 2021
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
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Advice on Buying New Tires
July 11, 2021
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Tiffin driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Ohio seasons.Tiffin off-roaders should be excited about the options available... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Tire Replacement Overview
April 25, 2021
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Tiffin 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 t... More