Verburg's Automotive Service Inc.
6915 Cascade Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616.949.2940

Tires and Wheels

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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: Aug 04, 2022

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: May 23, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Grand Rapids

New tires are a big ticket item for most Grand Rapids drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of...
Published on: Oct 12, 2020

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Aug 24, 2020

Verburg's Automotive Service Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Verburg's Automotive Service Inc. Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Verburg's Aut...
Published on: Aug 14, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Verburg's Automotive Service Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, an...
Published on: Apr 15, 2020

Simple Answers from Verburg's Automotive Service Inc. for Grand Rapids: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jul 17, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Verburg's Automotive Service Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, an...
Published on: Jul 13, 2019