Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

July 2, 2020

Why are wheel bearings for Troy vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Auto Lab Troy post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Troy, Michigan. Wheel bearings a... More

Saving Lives in Troy with Tire Pressure

June 16, 2020

All new passenger vehicles on our Troy, Michigan, 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 s... More

Below 45 Degrees in Troy: Consider Winter Tires

June 23, 2019

Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Troy drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out and bo... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Auto Lab Troy in Troy

April 14, 2019

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Troy drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it c... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Tire Replacement Overview

March 3, 2019

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Troy 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 tir... More

Beware of Cheap Tires in Troy

October 22, 2018

Do you like to shop for shoes in Troy?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 pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tires?... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

September 16, 2018

When Troy 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 y... More

Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Troy

August 6, 2018

A lot of people get custom wheels in Troy. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Auto Lab Troy tire... More

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Auto Lab Troy

October 24, 2017

A lot of us Troy 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 Michigan motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands... More

Talk to Auto Lab Troy About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

August 17, 2017

Custom wheels are one way that Troy 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 mad... More