Tire & Wheel Answers

Curb rash repair price depends on wheel size, finish (painted, machined, chrome) and how deep the damage goes. Text a photo to Best Tires at 586-554-1335 for a quote on your exact wheel.

Yes — many bent aluminum wheels from potholes can be straightened safely. Cracked wheels or severe bends should be replaced, and Best Tires can tell you which after a quick look.

Inspected used tires with good tread are an affordable choice for daily driving on a budget. New tires last longer and are best for performance cars, long highway driving and winter safety.

Powder coating is usually more chip and corrosion resistant than spray paint, which matters with Michigan road salt. Paint is easier to touch up, but powder coating holds up longer.

Yes. Best Tires in Fraser, MI offers tire and wheel financing with no credit needed and 90 days no interest.

Bolt pattern is the number of lug holes and the circle they sit on, like 5x112 (Mercedes, Audi) or 6x139.7 (Silverado, Tahoe). Tell us your year, make and model and we'll confirm the exact fitment.

Most 1999-and-newer Silverado 1500s use a 6x139.7 (6x5.5") bolt pattern with a 78.1 mm hub bore. Best Tires stocks 20" to 24" wheels for Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe and Yukon.

Replace tires at 2/32" tread at the latest, and consider replacing around 4/32" before winter for better snow and slush grip. Tires older than about 6 years should also be checked.

OEM wheels are made for your exact vehicle and keep a factory look and fit. Aftermarket and forged wheels (like Forgiato) offer more styles and sizes; Best Tires carries both.

Yes — every new or used tire should be balanced when mounted to prevent vibration and uneven wear. Best Tires mounts and balances tires at our Fraser shop.

A wheel fits when the bolt pattern, hub bore, offset and size all match your vehicle. Text Best Tires your year, make, model and a photo at 586-554-1335 and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

After a hard pothole hit, check for a bulge in the tire, air loss, vibration or a visible bend in the wheel. Many bent aluminum wheels can be straightened; cracked wheels should be replaced, and Best Tires in Fraser can tell you which.

Check the tread depth, the tire's age from its DOT date code, and look for dry rot, plugs near the sidewall or bulges. A used tire with good tread and no damage can be a safe, affordable choice.