Tire Replacement: What Novi Drivers Need to Know

January 29, 2023

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More

Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Tire Replacement Overview

October 31, 2021

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Novi drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tir... More

Under Pressure in Novi: TPMS

November 22, 2020

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Novi, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006... More

Beware of Cheap Tires in Novi

June 21, 2020

Do you like to shop for shoes in Novi?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tires?... More

Winter Tires

March 31, 2020

What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Novi driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their ... More

Saving Lives in Novi with Tire Pressure

March 27, 2020

All new passenger vehicles on our Novi, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you s... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

March 24, 2020

Novi drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steering ... More

Wheel Balancing at Sovel's Auto Service

March 21, 2020

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Novi drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Michigan roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibr... More

Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Novi, Michigan

March 19, 2020

Everyone in Novi, Michigan eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Novi, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will ... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi

March 15, 2020

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Novi drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it c... More