Kocur Krew Automotive
1694 West M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624 989.246.1227

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Kocur Krew Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Nov 15, 2022

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Oct 21, 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: Feb 20, 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: Jul 27, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Kocur Krew Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Mar 31, 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 23, 2021

Simple Answers from Kocur Krew Automotive in Gladwin: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Kocur Krew Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Gladwin come with all-season tires that work pretty ...
Published on: Sep 14, 2020

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: May 11, 2019