Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Tiffin, Ohio
October 4, 2020
Everyone in Tiffin, Ohio 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 Tiffin, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will ... More
Under Pressure in Tiffin: TPMS
July 26, 2020
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Tiffin, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 20... More
Saving Lives in Tiffin with Tire Pressure
April 26, 2020
All new passenger vehicles on our Tiffin, Ohio, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you sti... More
Winter Tires
February 6, 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 Tiffin driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Ohio, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tr... More
The Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Guide to Tire Specs
January 17, 2020
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Tiffin service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manage... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
November 17, 2019
Welcome to the Courtesy Auto Repair Plus automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Tiffin conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will... More
Tire Maintenance in Tiffin
August 18, 2019
With the recent focus in the Tiffin area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Tiffin drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, proper... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
August 4, 2019
Many Tiffin drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Tiffin area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Tiffin drivers, that look includes b... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
May 5, 2019
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
Getting New Tires in Tiffin?
March 10, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Tiffin area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Tiffin area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendl... More