Belle Tire Celebrates the Grand Opening of 2 New Locations (In Michigan!)

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Belle Tire is pleased to announce the grand opening of two new Michigan stores located in Battle Creek and Monroe. Both locations stock over 250,000 tires ready for immediate installation and offer services including, but not limited to: wheel alignment– which many other tire retailers don’t even offer, brake systems, oil and lube, steering and suspension, windshield repair and replacement, air conditioning, batteries, starters and alternators, shocks and struts, cooling systems, and more.

Allen Park, MI (PRWEB) November 18, 2009 -- Belle Tire is pleased to announce the grand opening of two new Michigan stores located in Battle Creek and Monroe.

The Battle Creek store, located at 2822 Capital Ave. S.W. just south of I-94 at the corner of Beckley and Capital, opened Sept. 30, 2009.

“This is the first Belle Tire store in the Battle Creek area and we are pleased and excited to be entering this new market,” said Don Barnes Jr., President of Belle Tire. Belle Tire currently has four locations in the Kalamazoo area.

The Monroe location, at 1776 N. Telegraph Road, will open its doors Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 and host a ribbon cutting ceremony on site at 11 a.m. Currently Belle Tire has locations in Toledo and Woodhaven to service the Monroe area; this is the first location in the Monroe market. Special Grand Opening savings postcards will be mailed to 53,000 area residents offering $20 off anything the Belle Tire location sells with no minimum purchase required.

"Belle Tire is absolutely thrilled to be in the Monroe area. We’ve worked for years to find the best building site in Monroe and we’re extremely happy with the outcome. We look forward to earning the business every day of our new neighbors and promise to always provide a great value and service. The Frenchtown township building officials and Fire Department were among the best to work with and we thank them" said Jeff Kruse Vice President of Retail Operations.

Belle Tire stocks over 250,000 tires ready for immediate installation. Customers at both stores will have access to top tire brands including:

Goodyear Michelin Toyo Tires Kelly Tires BFGoodrich Bridgestone Continental Sumitomo Tire

Services offered at the Monroe and Battle Creek locations include, but are not limited to: wheel alignment– which many other tire retailers don’t even offer, brake systems, oil and lube, steering and suspension, windshield repair and replacement, air conditioning, batteries, starters and alternators, shocks and struts, cooling systems, and more.

Both the Battle Creek and Monroe stores will employee 15 people, which include manager, assistant manager, sales staff and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technicians. The store hours at both locations are Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both locations are new construction stores featuring 9800 square-feet and include 12 service bays to better serve the customer.

About Belle Tire
Allen Park, Mich.-based Belle Tire was founded in 1922 when it opened the first Belle Tire location in Detroit, Mich. Today, the company has expanded to 80 locations across Michigan and Ohio. Belle Tire offers discount tires and variety of car care needs, ranging from auto glass repair, auto glass replacement, brakes, alignments, batteries, shocks and struts, exhaust system repair, batteries, and oil changes. For more information about Belle Tire, visit http://www.belletire.com/. Join the Belle Tire Advantage today, http://belletireadvantage.com/.

Belle Tire Partners With Collex Collision For Wheels of Hope Program

ALLEN PARK, Mich., Nov. 12, 2009 – Three years ago Collex Collision began its Wheels of HOPE program to give away restored used vehicles to families with transportation needs. This year, Belle Tire is donating tires, brake services, oil changes and windshield repair and replacement services in the restoration process of these vehicles.

In the first two years the Wheels of HOPE program gave away seven cars along with gas cards, gift cards and one year vehicle insurance, all totaling over $50,000, to families in Michigan and Florida. Through further donations and support of Collex's employees, vendors and area communities, this year's goal is six vehicles.

Wheels of HOPE obtains the used vehicles through donations by Collex Collision, charitable organizations, including Charity Motors and Volunteers of America, and individual donors. Belle Tire then utilizes its Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technicians in restoring the donated vehicles to a like-new condition to then be given to the deserving families.

"As a locally owned and operated company, Belle Tire is happy to be giving back to our communities through our partnership with Collex and Wheels of Hope" said Darren Mcgeachy, Belle Tire Auto Glass Sale/Operations Manager.

On December 19, 2009 the Collex Collision Clinton Township store will host an event to give away the restored vehicles. Both WDIV Channel 4 and WJBK FOX 2 News in Detroit will be covering the event night live. In addition, WDIV Channel 4 will be broadcasting the complete story as it follows around Collex Collision employees while they select and surprise the vehicles' recipients prior to the event.

Families and local non-profit organizations can find applications on Collex Collision's website to submit to be selected to receive a vehicle. Once applications are received, potential recipients are then narrowed down through a process that includes interviews and background checks. The recipients must have valid transportation needs, clean driving records and are actively trying to provide for their families.

Individuals and companies that are interested in helping with the Wheels of HOPE program can give a monetary donation, donate a vehicle, become a Support Partner and/or help with an event night ceremony. A Support Partner can give on five different tiers and will be acknowledged on corresponding levels. All donations, including vehicles, are tax deductible.

If you are interested in making a donation or donating a vehicle in Michigan please call: 586-493-9110.

About Wheels of HOPE
The mission of Collex Collision Experts’ Wheels of HOPE program is to create good will at the local level by uniting company staff, city officials and local businesses to help deserving families by giving them a “like-new” vehicle. Through the generosity and donations of Collex Collision business support partners and caring individuals and companies, “Wheels of HOPE” also provides vehicle insurance, prepaid gasoline cards, AAA road service, oil changes and more. For more information please visit: http://www.collexcollision.com/wheelshope.htm

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Shopping for Winter Snow Tires?

In Michigan it is almost impossible to predict the winter weather, but drivers can always expect to travel in moderate to severe snow during much of the season. A qualified tire professional can recommend that your car be fitted with a set of winter tires (also known as snow tires) to ensure your safety and the safety of your passengers during the harsh winter months, even if your vehicle already has all-season tires on it.

Today, most cars come equipped with all-season tires as indicated by the M+S (mud and snow) markings on the sidewall. These tires are not designed to be best in one specific weather condition but are meant to be adequate in all weather conditions. An all-season tires’ tread design is not as defined as a winter tire's tread and is not as flexible in the cold. The tread of an all-season tire can quickly get packed with snow creating low traction much more quickly than the deep tread of a winter tire.

Winter tires, as indicated by a mountain / snowflake symbol on the sidewall, will give you better traction, braking ability and maneuverability you'll need to drive safely on snow and ice. They are made from different rubber compounds than all-season tires and have specific tread patterns designed for the winter conditions. They are fashioned to prevent snow buildup and to help maintain traction on ice and packed snow.

Winter tires are rated based upon actual testing. For example, a test performed with two identical vehicles, one fitted with winter tires and the other with all-season tires, showed that the vehicle with winter tires traveling at 15 mph on ice stopped from 1/2 to a full car length shorter than identical vehicle with all-season tires.

Never reduce your all-season tires' inflation to attempt to increase traction and match the performance of more flexible winter tires. Driving on underinflated tires of any kind in any season is dangerous. Always maintain proper tire pressure at all times.

Winter Tires Purchasing and Installation Tips

There are few things to keep in mind when shopping for and installing winter tires:

• Don’t put it off until the severe winter weather hits; have your car fitted in the fall. Be prepared and don’t get caught in a situation that might lead to a shortage of winter tires around you.
• Consider purchasing separate rims for your winter tires. This will save you the time and costs involved in balancing the winter tires onto your existing rims.
• Never mix winter tires with all-season tires. Keep an even tread depth, consistent tire design and similar rubber compound across all four wheels to ensure the best maneuverability. Never put winter tires on just the drive wheels of your car.
• If you are unsure which winter tire to choose pick the one that offers more tread. A deeper tread will grip the icy roads better than a lower tread.
• If you already have a set of winter tires, again, don’t wait until the last minute to have them installed. A good guideline for installing your winter tires is to have them installed once the temperature is regularly 50 degrees or less. This will ensure that they do not wear prematurely in warmer weather. Also, remember to have them removed when the weather stays consistently above 50 degrees.

It is important to understand that cars outfitted with electronic driver assistant features such as an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction control do not have more traction than vehicles that do not offer this equipment. These aids only help prevent the driver from over braking or overriding the amount of available traction in their tires. The only way a vehicle can experience an increase in traction is to install tires best suited for the terrain, season and the vehicle itself.

Whether you’re selecting winter tires, all-season tires or any other type of tires, be sure to select the tire that meets your vehicle specifications. An ASE certified technician can help with all related technical details and get you on the road with the tire that’s right for your vehicle, driving style and budget.

Michael Trudel is a freelance writer for local and national marketing companies. Belle Tire is working even harder to bring you the best tire price, period! Learn how you can get Out-The-Door with More...more value, services and protection! http://www.BelleTire.com

Belle Tire Announces a Special One-Day Savings Event

Allen Park, Mich.-based Belle Tire will open its doors Sunday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a special one-day savings event. Tires and custom wheels of all kinds and brands from the warehouse in Allen Park, Mich. are moving to all 80 locations in Michigan and Ohio.
To quickly move this merchandise out of the stores, Belle Tire is pricing all tires and custom wheels At Cost, Near Cost and Below Cost, for one day only. Thousands of tires and custom wheels will be on sale for Sunday only during the Belle Tire Warehouse Sale.
Special, never before, pricing will be available to customers on top name brands like:

* Tires starting as low as $10
* Trailer Tires starting at $24
* Goodyear Viva Touring P195/70R14 90T for $59 each
* Continental Cont-Trac SUV OWL P225/75R15 102S for $69 each
* Michelin E3 Asymm Blackwall, 215/60R16 95V for $99 each, plus with the purchase of four Michelin tires, consumers can take advantage of a $70 mail in rebate

"We are so pleased to be able to offer consumers this one time opportunity to take advantage of close-outs, one-of-a-kind, special purchases, overstocks and more," stated Lou Korpas, Belle Tire Marketing Director. "The Belle Tire Warehouse Sale offers customers huge “Carry Out Only” savings on leading brands for one day only; and, although no installation or services will be performed on Sunday, certificates for installation for a later date will be available for sale."

Belle Tire has long been trusted to provide customers with more value, services and protection the other stores can’t match. This one-day special savings event will bring the best deals direct from the warehouse to customers in every store.

About Belle Tire
Allen Park, Mich.-based Belle Tire was founded in 1922 when it opened the first Belle Tire location in Detroit, Mich. Today, the company has expanded to 80 locations across Michigan and Ohio. Belle Tire offers discount tires and variety of car care needs, ranging from auto glass repair, auto glass replacement, brakes, alignments, batteries, shocks and struts, exhaust system repair, batteries, and oil changes. For more information about Belle Tire, visit http://www.belletire.com/.

$70 Michelin Rebate

Hey Guys!
Buy any set of four new MICHELIN® brand passenger or light truck tires at Belle Tire between October 1 and November 15, 2009, and get $70 after mail-in rebate!

How to receive your $70 mail-in rebate:

• Purchase tires from Belle Tire.
• Complete redemption form
• Attach receipt (or legible copy) showing the purchase of four new MICHELIN® brand passenger or light truck tires within the offer period.
• Mail to: Michelin Fall Promotion, 1407 Airport Road, Suite 3170, Monroe, NC 28110
• Not valid with any other offer. See terms and conditions for further details.
• To check the status of your rebate, visit www.rebates411.com.

The prices shown on our website do not reflect this promotional offer. Mail-in offers are generally received six to eight weeks after they are submitted.

Click here for redemption form

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