Martin Automotive Inc
729 South 8th Street | Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081 | (920) 458-4631

Tires and Wheels

Alt + /

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Sheboygan

Hello Sheboygan drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.M...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025

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 18, 2024

Simple Answers from Martin Automotive Inc for Sheboygan: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Martin Automotive Inc Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: F...
Published on: Apr 01, 2024

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Sheboygan

New tires are a big ticket item for most Sheboygan 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 co...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Sheboygan

Today's Martin Automotive Inc article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Sheboygan and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are...
Published on: Apr 02, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Martin Automotive Inc

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Mar 23, 2023

Simple Answers from Martin Automotive Inc for Sheboygan: 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: Jan 08, 2023

Have Martin Automotive Inc Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Jul 26, 2022