TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Advice on Buying New Tires

September 3, 2017

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Royal Oak 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 Michigan seasons.Royal Oak off-roaders should be excited about the options... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak

June 26, 2017

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Royal Oak 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... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Royal Oak

January 16, 2017

Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Royal Oak area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to ge... More

The TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Tire Specs

December 13, 2016

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 Royal Oak 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 man... More

Tire Maintenance in Royal Oak

December 6, 2016

With the recent focus in the Royal Oak area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Royal Oak 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, ... More

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires

September 13, 2016

A lot of us Royal Oak 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 thou... More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Royal Oak: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires

August 22, 2016

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Royal Oak drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Royal Oak... More

Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

May 8, 2016

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Royal Oak drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shou... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

April 25, 2016

Royal Oak drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the stee... More

Tire Replacement: What Royal Oak Drivers Need to Know

April 17, 2016

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More