When was the last time you checked your tires? Air pressure is only one thing to check. How do you determine safe tread on your tires? As we get closer to winter, it’s important to remember the tread on your tire is what makes the contact patch on the road. In northern climates, it is […]

Your Handy Tire Buying Guide Let’s face it – buying tires is something few of us like to do. However, if your tires are balding or leaking air, buying new tires is a necessity. But with so many different types of tires available on the market, how do you quickly find the ones that are […]

Why does the TPMS sensor come on? Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) lights can come on for several reasons, the most common being a leak/damage to the tire or changes in the air pressure (1psi decrease for every 10-degree drop in temperature).  When the TPMS sensor comes on, it will either flash, or stay on […]

This is the time of the year where we find ourselves talking about tires with our customers quite often. When it comes to making decisions about tires, we know it is a confusing world full of a multitude of options. One of the most important things that we try to do is learn from our […]

Winter is just about on its way out! *Nervously knocks on wood* As exciting as it is to think of sunny days, birds chirping, and spring break road trips, we may need to face the realities of what winter has done to our vehicles first. We live in Wisconsin, so we’re no strangers to potholes. […]

Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers is Your Tire Specialist! Does your vehicle need a new set of tires? You might think that all tires are the same, but there are actually hundreds to choose from! With so many options, it can be hard to find the right tires for your specific vehicle. Silver Lake […]