The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Tire Specs
June 4, 2017
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Novi service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manager ... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
February 27, 2017
Hey Novi area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Novi area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is... More
Below 45 Degrees in Novi: Consider Winter Tires
January 8, 2017
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Novi drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out and bo... More
Talk to Sovel's Auto Service About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
October 25, 2016
Custom wheels are one way that Novi folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be mad... More
Sovel's Auto Service Advice on Buying New Tires
October 10, 2016
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Novi driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Michigan seasons.Novi off-roaders should be excited about the options available... More
Sovel's Auto Service Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
August 23, 2016
Welcome to the Sovel's Auto Service automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Novi conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actual... More
Novi Tire Repair
July 18, 2016
Most Novi residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Novi drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all heard about the importance... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Novi
May 25, 2016
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Novi area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get fro... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
March 7, 2016
Why are wheel bearings for Novi vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Sovel's Auto Service post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Novi, Michigan. Wheel bea... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Sovel's Auto Service
February 10, 2016
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for today's discussion about upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now - your going to need them later. Many Novi auto owners want to accessorize their car - you know, make it the... More