Tires and Wheels
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Tires do a lot of work for Wauwatosa drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driv...Published on: Oct 09, 2015 -
Welcome to the Kusch's Automotive automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Wauwatosa conditions. In order for a tire to have good conta...Published on: Feb 26, 2015 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Apr 28, 2015 -
Custom wheels are one way that Wauwatosa 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...Published on: Apr 16, 2015
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When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...Published on: Dec 05, 2014 -
Every Wauwatosa vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to ...Published on: Jun 16, 2015 -
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Wauwatosa driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-...Published on: Dec 25, 2014 -
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Wauwatosa, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gov...Published on: Aug 19, 2015 -
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Wauwatosa drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance...Published on: Sep 11, 2015
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Most Wauwatosa drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no...Published on: Jan 02, 2015 -
A lot of us Wauwatosa drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One ...Published on: Jun 03, 2015 -
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...Published on: Mar 19, 2015 -
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Wauwatosa drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter o...Published on: Sep 29, 2015 -
Wauwatosa drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Wisconsin auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids ...Published on: Apr 03, 2016 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Wauwatosa 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 h...Published on: May 15, 2016 -
With the recent focus in the Wauwatosa area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Wauwatosa drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to ma...Published on: Jan 29, 2017 -
Hey Wauwatosa area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Wisconsin streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Wauwatosa ar...Published on: Feb 28, 2017
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Wauwatosa 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 t...Published on: Apr 24, 2017 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Wauwatosa on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is und...Published on: Jun 25, 2017
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Most Wauwatosa 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 ...Published on: Sep 10, 2017