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3496 68TH ST SE DUTTON, MI 49316 | 616.698.8511

Tires and Wheels

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Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dutton Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Nov 23, 2025

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In DUTTON

Today's Dutton Automotive Service article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When DUTTON and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires ar...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025

Time For New Tires In DUTTON?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, DUTTON weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. MI driving conditions vary from ...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024

Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Dutton Automotive Service In DUTTON

{{ image('Mjk1') }} A lot of people in the DUTTON area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just do...
Published on: Aug 09, 2023

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Dec 24, 2022

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022

Simple Answers from Dutton Automotive Service for DUTTON: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Jun 01, 2022