Auto Surgeon Inc.
1820 E. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48912 517.374.8940

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Tire Replacement at Auto Surgeon Inc. in Lansing

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Lansing drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive o...
Published on: Jun 26, 2023

Simple Answers from Auto Surgeon Inc. in Lansing: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Auto Surgeon Inc. Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Lansing come with all-season tires that work pretty well...
Published on: Oct 27, 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: Oct 09, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Auto Surgeon Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Apr 14, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Auto Surgeon Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Dec 29, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Lansing

New tires are a big ticket item for most Lansing 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 cour...
Published on: Aug 04, 2020

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: Jun 09, 2020

Simple Answers from Auto Surgeon Inc. for Lansing: 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: Apr 26, 2020