GMJ Automotive
230 West Liberty Street, Adams, WI 53910 608.339.3834

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GMJ Automotive Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} GMJ Automotive 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?GMJ Automotive Answer:Dan's prob...
Published on: Oct 19, 2022

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: Feb 01, 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: Jan 15, 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: Aug 14, 2021

Simple Answers from GMJ Automotive for Adams: 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 14, 2021

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: Mar 02, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Adams

New tires are a big ticket item for most Adams 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 course...
Published on: Jul 22, 2017

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?GMJ Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Jan 02, 2017