Belle Tire Wishes You A Warm and Safe Holiday Season

Tis the Season to be Merry… and safe! Here are some safety kit tips for all drivers to be prepared in those unexpected circumstances.

"Traffic can be frustrating, especially on interstates during the holiday season and unfortunately, accidents happen and cars do sometimes break down," said Don Barnes III, Belle Tire Operations and Marketing Manager "From all of us at Belle Tire, we wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season."

Cars come pretty well equipped these days, but one thing all drivers need to add is an auto safety kit. Things may go wrong unexpectedly and all drivers need to be prepared. Whether drivers put one together or purchase a pre-packaged kit from an auto store, auto safety kits are very affordable and can really make the difference in an emergency.

Drivers can have items as sophisticated as an air compressor powered by the cars cigarette lighter or power port, but should include a flashlight, jumper cables, reflectors, first aid kit …even a spare lug wrench and a collapsible shovel.

And in Michigan and Ohio (or any other colder locations), it’s a good idea to add a blanket, gloves, rain poncho, some basic tools, and granola or energy bars and bottled water. Plus, remember one of the best safety items might be in your pocket -- a cell phone to call for help. A back-up battery for your cell phone or extra car cord is a great item to add to your kit.

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 Provides Top Tips for Shopping for Winter Tires

ALLEN PARK, Mich., Dec. 10, 2009 – Useful tips to keep your tires and vehicle in top condition presented by Belle Tire, a discount tire retailer providing expert tire advice and complete auto care.

Always remember to keep the good times rolling by preparing your car for the season’s unpredictable weather to ensure the safety of you and all your passengers. If you need assistance performing any of the tests and winter adaptations as described below see your local Belle Tire Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technician. 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.

Most cars today 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.

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.

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.

Winter Tires Purchasing and Installation Tips
There are few things to keep in mind when shopping for and installing winter tires:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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. A Belle Tire 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.

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/.

December Money Saving Coupons From Belle Tire

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/.

Tire Speed Ratings Are Easier to Understand Than You Think

What are tire speed ratings and why are they so important? Many tire buyers have asked this question and understanding the answer can help you the next time you buy a set of replacement tires for your car or truck.

The importance of tire speed ratings can be summed up quite simply. Tires are manufactured to a wide variety of specifications that meet, or exceed, certain levels of performance. The standard tires that will perform best on a Ford Focus, will not get the job done on a Chevrolet Corvette. Conversely, a Corvette tire will far exceed the needs of a Focus.

If you look closely enough you will notice there is a fair amount of information imprinted onto the side of your tire. Among this information is the speed rating, which is generally listed by a letter that follows the tire size and load index. For example, your tire may include this set of numbers and letters: P205/55R-15 88V. The P means passenger tire, 205/55 is the width and aspect ratio of the tire and the R designates this as a radial tire. The number 15 indicates that this tire fits 15 inch diameter wheels, 88 is the load index and V is the speed index. All tire manufacturers in the world adhere to a universal system of rating.

The whole idea of a speed rating may seem unnecessary in the United States, where our "legal" speed limits max out at 70mph, but in truth speed ratings were born overseas in Europe to meet the needs of the infamous German autobahn. Here posted speeds are not listed as maximum limits, but minimum requirements for the lane you choose to occupy. As vehicles became capable of higher and higher speeds, tire manufacturers realized that different tire grades were necessary to avoid catastrophic high-speed blowouts.

Speed ratings are determined through lab testing. Essentially, it involves pressing a tire at its appropriate load against a large, high-speed metal drum, and then gradually increasing running speed until the required speed rating has been reached. The chart below lists the tire speed ratings and the maximum speed for that rating:

M: 81mph (130 km/h)
N: 87 mph (140 km/h)
P: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q: 99 mph (160 km/h)
R: 106 mph (170 km/h)
S: 112 mph (180 km/h)
T: 118 mph (190 km/h)
U: 124 mph (200 km/h)
H: 130 mph (210 km/h)
V: 149 mph (240 km/h)
W: 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y: 186 mph (300 km/h)
(Y): 186+ mph (300 km/h)

As you can probably guess, the speed ratings were originally created in kilometers-per-hour, thus the odd miles-per-hour increments. Also, there are two Y ratings; the Y rating enclosed in parentheses (Y) indicates that it has been tested in excess of 186 mph.

When you shop for replacement tires make sure you select a speed rated tire that meets your driving requirements. Naturally, you must be careful when driving not to exceed the rated speed of your tires. And also keep in mind that even though tire manufacturers market and sell tires capable of high speeds, they do not condone the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits. Don't try explaining to the officer that pulls you over for speeding that you thought you were allowed to go faster because your tires were capable of such excessive speeds.

Speed ratings are only effective when tires have not been damaged, altered in some fashion, are not overloaded and are properly inflated. Even if a tire has been repaired due to a puncture or other damage, it no longer retains the original speed rating because the manufacturer cannot control the quality of the repair.

Finally, although speed ratings do not indicate tire handling capabilities, a higher speed rating may translate to different handling characteristics. This is important to note if you buy a new set of tires with a lower speed rating. Make sure you are familiar with the handling characteristics of your car or truck and make the necessary driving adjustments to allow for the lower speed rating.

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 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

November Money Saving Coupons

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.

October Money Saving Coupons

Donna Beluska is Belle Tire Advantage's August Winner!

After signing up for Belle Tire Advantage, Donna Beluska of Perrysburg, MI won four tickets to the Detroit Tiger's game and dinner for four at the Tiger's Club on Saturday, September 12th.

We followed up with Donna to see how it went and here's what she had to say;
"...We had a blast! I really wasn't sure it was a real thing until we were sitting in the Tiger Club overlooking the field. That was awesome. Our two sons did a good job on the buffet... and the game was great even though the Tigers lost. It was great to see that even in this bad economy, and particularly the terrible Detroit economy, that the local people still came out to support their team. The park looked nearly full!"

(Donna Beluska's two sons.)

Thanks for visiting one of our stores and thanks for joining Belle Tire Advantage, Donna!

More Great Belle Tire Stories!

Date/Time: 8/14/2009 10:19:35 PM
Name: Jerry
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Durango

Comments: We recently were coming home from a camping trip up north when three of our four travel trailer tires blew out. We searched our GPS for the closet tire store and were 7 miles away from the Belle Tire in Burton on South Center Road. The staff at this location was excellent! They were courteous and expedient and got us back on the road in record time. They were very busy and it was towards the end of the day, but they took care of us and it showed. What could have been a horrible experience went actually quite smoothly because of your staff at this location!


Date/Time: 8/19/2009 8:27:36 PM
Name: Mike
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot

Comments: I just wanted to thank all the staff at store # 06 in Portage,MI. I would especially like to express my gratitude to the Manager Kevin Borr. He was very polite priced matched Discount Tire & had my tires in stock. I was not at the store more than a half hour. VERY IMPRESSIVE !! I just want him to know that great service will bring additional customers. After telling my co worker about the service & price I received he went and purchased four tires also from the same store. Keep up the great work !! You have made me a very satisified customer.


Date/Time: 8/23/2009 3:03:31 PM
Name: Steve
Vehicle: 2010 Lexus

Comments: Once again I am compelled to write because of exceptional service, Howard at the West Bloomfield store is really a great manager. My kids ask for him and he helps them even if it is only filling the tire with air. My wife 's car was a week old and got a nail in the tire, Howard has his guys fix it in 5 minutes. When he is there, his work force seems happy. the people waiting for their cars, were not complaining and he was always updating them as to status. I like Belle tire and Howard makes our location #1. I hope you are aware of him.

The Belle Tire Advantage; Paying Off For Mike Krafft

Mike Krafft won 12 suite tickets to the Tiger's game at Comerica Park by simply signing up for our Belle Tire Advantage.

Too good to be true? I don't think so!

While visiting his local Belle Tire store, Mike opted into the Belle Tire Advantage, where he was automatically entered into win Belle Tire's Suite Deal. Cut to a month later, Mike's name was randomly selected as our winner. He rounded up 11 of his friends and family and enjoyed free food, free drinks and free suite seats on Belle Tire's tab.

Thanks for all your loyalty Mike!

For more photos from the game, visit our Picasa Album.

To sign up for the Belle Tire Advantage, please visit www.belletireadvantage.com. This months contest; Join the Belle Tire Advantage and you could win 4 tickets to the ball game and dinner at the park on September 12th.

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Nitro-Nize® Your Tires with Nitrogen Inflation from Belle Tire

Nitrogen maintains your tires’ correct pressure longer than air, leading to increased tread life and better gas mileage! Nitro-Nize® Your Tires with Nitrogen Inflation and Save Money On Tires & Gas!

Learn more at belletire.com!

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Belle Tire; Lansing and Rochester Hills

These are just a few of our more recent Customer Comments. Great Job to Store 55 in Lansing and Store 33 in Rochester Hills!

Date/Time: 8/1/2009 4:29:29 AM
Name: John
Nearest Store: Lansing, 48911 (Store ID 55)
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Camry
Comments: I would like to let you know how pleased I have been with one of your stores and its manager (Chris Fogaal). I don't get this feeling often in today's world but I feel Chris is honest willing to go the extra mile to make his customers happy. He has me and I repay him by telling everyone I know how good the service is and how fair the pricing is by Belle Tire. I hope you will pass this on to his supervisor and to him .
Thank you,
John

Date/Time: 8/4/2009 11:03:02 AM
Name: Neily
Nearest Store: Rochester Hills, 48307 (Store ID 33)
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler Sebring
Comments: I had my first flat in years. One lug nut was frozen on. I needed to call Allstate MC to tow the car last night to 2740 Rochester Rd. In addition to fixing the flat, I also asked that you check the pressure on my spare, replace any lug nuts that I rounded-off, while trying to remove them and estimate remaining tread life on the tires. You can imagine my surprise when I learned that you did all the work at no charge, plus that I still had about 30K miles left on the tires. When I offered to pay for the three new lug-nuts, your salesman told me that three lug nuts were no big deal. You earned a loyal customer today.
Thank you.

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Macomb Township Belle Tire

We recently received some excellent feedback about Bruce at the Macomb Township store. Make sure you pay him a visit!


"Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, August 8th) my mom and I had just finished grocery shopping and made our way to her vehicle. We noticed that one of her tires was looking a little flat and needed air.

We then headed to a nearby gas station where we encountered Bruce, a member of the Belle Tire team in Macomb Township (on Hall Road/M-59) and in Shelby Township (on Van Dyke). He happened to be pumping gas and noticed the two of us struggling to fill the tire and came over to offer help.

Bruce filled the tire and even checked the pressure and explained to us how much air the tire actually needed. I am writing to you today because it's very rare that you find people so kind and willing to help.

I believe that Bruce was an excellent representative of your company and truly deserves to be commended. It is our hope that Bruce be recognized as an exceptional employee.

Thank you for your time.
Rozanne"

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August Money Saving Coupons!

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Way To Go Belle Tire, Novi!

We recently received some feedback on the Belle Tire in Novi. Great Job Guys!

"I was in Novi, MI for business on Tuesday 7/28 and noticed my left front tire was low and called the local store (on Grand River) and they said to bring it right in, they could take a look.

I was very happy with the care and quick service that the manager and the mechanic provided to make sure I did not have a leak and was safe to travel back to Holland MI.

I could really tell they cared about the customer and my safety which is extremely important to me.

I am glad I bought my tires at Belle Tire and wanted to let you know that Belle Tire Novi did an outstanding job for me and reinforced my loyalty to Belle Tire.

Thanks,
Dave"

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Belle Tire Twit-Tix Giveaway!

Yes! More Free Tickets!
On today's agenda, Smokey Robinson (7/23/2009) and Big and Rich (7/25/2009).

Today, @Tire_Man will be giving away 6 pairs of tickets to Smokey Robinson at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m..

Also today, @Tire_Man will give away a pair of tickets to Big and Rich at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m..

How to play:
THIS IS A TWITTER CONTEST! YOU MUST FIRST CREATE A TWITTER ACCOUNT!

Also, you must be following @Tire_Man.

@Tire_Man will post a specific phrase/tweet. The first 6 people to Retweet for Smokey Robinson, and the first person to Retweet for Big and Rich, will win!

After the contest is over, I will contact the winners and ask them to email me all of their contact info and the tickets will be overnighted to the address supplied.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment here, Facebook 0r Twitter.


Thanks! Good Luck!

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Vote 4 Belle Tire!

Belle Tire has been nominated as one of Detroit's best businesses in the 2009 4 The Best contest.

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Belle Tire TwitTix Giveaway- July 1, 2009

Time to play again!

Sometime tomorrow, Belle Tire will be giving away 4 sets of tickets to Baseball games in Detroit. (I cannot publish sports teams names, but I think you can get the idea!)

The first two sets will be for the game on Monday, July 6th. The second two sets will be the game on Wednesday, July 8th.

How to play:

THIS IS A TWITTER CONTEST! YOU MUST FIRST CREATE A TWITTER ACCOUNT!
Also, you must be following @Tire_Man.

For the 1st Set:

Sometime tomorrow, @Tire_Man will post "Belle Tire is giving away tickets to the baseball game in Detroit on July 6th! First 2 people to RT WIN!" (Obviously, the first two people to retweet will win the tickets.)

For the 2nd Set:

@Tire_Man will post a trivia question tomorrow about Belle Tire. The first two people to RT the question AND the answer win. Pretty simple!

After the contest is over, I will contact the winners and ask them to email me all of their contact info and the tickets will be overnighted to the address supplied.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment here, Facebook 0r Twitter.

Thanks! Good Luck!

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