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Tire Info & Specials

  


                                                                  
 Monroe Superstore Tire Center

 

The Monroe Superstore is proud to be one of Southeastern Michigan's largest tire dealership.  When purchasing tires from
the Monroe Superstore you can be confident that you are getting the best tires for your vehicle for the best price available. 
Call or stop in today for an estimate, after all we can't install tires online!

 

Below are just a few of the services we offer at our tire center.

Our Services Include:

·         Competitive Pricing with a price match guarantee.  We will meet or beat any advertised price on any tire we sell.

·         Nitrogen Tire Inflation.  Nitrogen keeps your tires inflated at an equal pressure to help improve fuel economy and
provide extended tire life.

·         Professional installation by certified technicians.

·         Tire Protection Plans.  We will repair or replace your tire if your tires ever become damaged and are not covered
under the manufacturer's warranty.

·         We offer over 18 different manufacturers of tires, including BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Uniroyal, Yokohama, and more!

·         Friendly, experienced, courteous staff willing to take the time needed to make sure your vehicle is in safe driving
condition for you and your family.

·         Conveniently located between Monroe, Ann Arbor, and Detroit to serve all of your tire, maintenance, and service
needs that your vehicle would ever need.

·         On-site rental vehicle department if your vehicle ever needs to stay longer than expected.



 


TUNE UP YOUR DRIVING HABITS

You can save fuel and improve gas mileage by adopting efficient driving habits.  It's easy to do and can lead to substantial savings.

 

Avoid aggressive driving: 
Speeding, rapid acceleration and rapid braking can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town.

 

Observe the speed limit: 
Though every vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different range of speeds, gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds
above 60 mph.  As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional 20 cents per
gallon for gas.

  

Optimize your travel and consolidate trips:
Combine multiple trips into one and establish a route for the shortest distance. 
 

Purchase your gas on Wednesdays:
Statistics show that prices usually change on Thursdays. Also, buy gas before holidays.
 

Use a fuel credit card: 
Most gas companies give a few cents per gallon discount if you use their credit card.
 

Make sure you tighten your gas cap fully:
Improperly sealed gas caps allow 147 million gallons of fuel to vaporize every year in the U.S. alone.  Loose gas caps also cause check
engine lights to come on.

 

Be wary of gas saving products:
Most products cost you in the long run.

 

Reduce excess vehicle weight: 
Every extra 100 pounds of stuff in your vehicle can reduce gas mileage by up to 2%. If you drive a smaller vehicle, extra weight could
affect your mileage even more.

 

Avoid excessive idling: 
When you idle, you get 0 miles per gallon.  And ignore the misconception: It doesn't take more gas to restart the engine than you would
save from turning off the engine.

 

Stick with the specialists for all your maintenance needs, and we'll help keep your vehicle running as fuel efficiently as possible.

 

When should a tire be replaced?

A tire should be replaced when the tread is worn out or the tire has been damaged.

To check your tread wear you can use the penny trick.  Place a penny in the most shallow tread groove with Lincoln's head down. 
If you can see the top of his head, the tire needs to be replaced.


                                                                                     


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1.  Airtight Synthetic Rubber
Formulated with virtually impermeable butyl rubber, this material replaces the inner tube in modern, tubeless tires.  Check your air pressure monthly, as 
some air loss occurs over time.
 
2.  Carcass Ply
Made up of thin textile fiber cables bonded into the rubber.  These cables are largely responsible for determining the strength of the tire.
 
3.  Beads
Clamp the tire firmly against the wheel rim.
 
4.  Sidewall
Protects the tire against impacts with curbs, etc.  This is also where the sidewall markings can be found, which tell you important information regarding the 
tire.
 
5.  Crown Plies
Provide the rigid base for the tread, which allows for good gas mileage.  The plies also provide centrifugal and lateral rigidity to the tire, while being designed 
to flex sufficiently for a comfortable ride.
 
6.  Tread
Provides traction in a variety of conditions, and resists wear, abrasion, and heat.
 
 


1.  Tire Width
This three-digit number refers to the overall width of the tire in millimeters.
 
2.  Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio is the relationship between the tire height and tire width.  In this example, the tire height is approximately 60% of the tire width.
 
3.  Radial
The letter "R" indicates radial construction of the carcass plies.  The carcass plies run in a radius from bead to bead, providing stability, flexibility and ride 
comfort.
 
4. Wheel Diameter
This number indicates that this tire is designed to fit a wheel with a 16-inch diameter.
 
5.  Load Index
The load index can range from 0 to 279 and indicates how much weight the tire is certified to carry at maximum inflation pressure.  To determine your tire's 
load carrying capacity, refer to the load index chart.  In this example, 97 correspond with a maximum load of 1,609 pounds.
 
6.  Speed Rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum speed at which a tire is certified to carry a load.  Speed ratings range from A (lowest) to Z (highest), with one 
exception: the H rating falls between U and V.  Q is the lowest rating commonly used for passenger cars.
 
7.  Mud and Snow
The letters M and S indicate that this tire meets the Rubber Manufacturers Association's standards for a mud and snow tire.  The letters can be found in the 
following combinations: M+5, M/S, and M&S.
 

SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR GAS MILEAGE 
If your vehicle isn't properly tuned up and maintained, it could affect your gas mileage.  That's why it is so important to rely on the 
Specialists at our dealership.  We know your vehicle better than anyone.
 
Use the recommended motor oil grade:  
Using the manufacturer's recommended grade of MOPAR motor oil can improve gas mileage by 12 %.  Ask for MOPAR 
motor oil labeled "Energy Conserving" to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.
 
Check and replace air filters:  
Replacing a clogged air filter with a new Mopar air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%.
 
Replace that dirty fuel filter:  
Dirty fuel filters reduce economy by as much as 7%.
 
Keep the engine tuned:  
Fixing a vehicle that is noticeably out of tune can improve gas mileage by an average of 4%.  Fixing a serious 
maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve gas mileage by as much as 40%.
 
Have your fuel injectors serviced and cleaned for optimal performance: 
Clean injectors can increase fuel economy by as much as 12%.
 
Keep the tires properly inflated:
Underinflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4% for every 1 psi (pounds per square inch) drop in pressure of 
all four tires.  
Use Nitrogen in your tires: 
Nitrogen in tires is becoming a very popular replacement for air, and for good reason.  With proper inflation 
procedures and adequate purity nitrogen can provide amazing benefits. Converting to nitrogen in tires can improve
your fuel economy by up to 10% and increase your tire life by 30% or more while dramatically increasing the 
safety of your vehicle.