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Summer brings countless of travel opportunities not afforded during the icy and snowy months. One such summer opportunity is the ability to take advantage of the seasonal roads throughout Michigan. Many beautiful inland lakes are only accessible via an often uneven and rocky dirt road. It’s well worth the time to work. . .

Summer is officially around the corner and many of us have trips planned, vacation days requested and a complete seasonal itinerary set. Living in Michigan, we spend our weekends exploring our region, camping up north and visiting the many coastal towns along the shore. Overnight and multi-day trips are always ideal, however. . .

Half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high school. Parental involvement doesn’t end when a child gets a license. Teen drivers who continue to practice with their parents increase their chances of avoiding a crash. This report from the Governors Highway Safety Association offers more information. . .

Have you ever felt a weird vibration coming from your steering wheel when you’re cruising along the highway or your car shaking when you pick up speed? Or perhaps you’ve noticed that your tires are wearing out faster than usual. If so, you may be seeing the results of imbalanced wheels, which could make for a rough ride and can have some dangerous and expensive side effects. . .

Having the necessary items will help you change or fix a flat tire as soon as the need arises, minimizing potential damage to your tires. Give this information a read for tips to fix a flat tire, instructions on changing a tire, a list of tools for a flat tire kit and much more. If you feel as though your tires may be at the end of their days, head to a Wonderland Tire Location for an evaluation. . .

Whether you like it or not, tire rotation is something that needs to be done regularly to ensure the safety of your vehicle. If a tire goes bald, you’ll have less traction, less air pressure, and ultimately less safety on the road. . .

Losing control of your car while sliding down the road is terrifying. It happens when the tires on your car begin to ride on top of standing water instead of the actual road. This can happen when the road is soaked, or even just slightly wet. Hydroplaning is a very real possibility and should be avoided at all times. . .

Just because winter is over doesn’t mean you should stop paying attention to your tires. They’re still one of the most important aspects of your vehicle, as they’re its only point of contact with the road. So before you keep those winter tires on all summer long, here are a few important spring tire maintenance tips you need to keep in mind. . .

When you’ve worn your tires out and it’s finally time for a change, you might be wondering where to start. After all, picking the right tires for your vehicle is an important task that can ultimately affect its performance and safety. . .

You might not like to think about it, but the truth is that the health of your tires can actually directly affect your gas mileage. In fact, your tires affect many different aspects of your vehicle, including handling, braking, and acceleration. . .