Tires

Tire Sales Repair and Service

Signs Your Tires Need Repair or Replacement

Your tires put you in contact with the road, and when you have old, worn-out tires, you're pretty much an accident waiting to happen. Blowouts and bad traction are just some of the things that can happen when you have bad tires, so it's important to be able to tell when you need new tires.

Your tires are bald

The most obvious sign is bald tires. It is not safe to drive on bald tires as they are prone to tire failure, and not just in snowy or icy conditions. Your tires need tread to brake, corner, and overall drive safely.

Your sidewalls have cracks or gouges

Damaged tires are unsafe and unfit for driving. Sidewalls get worn down over time from natural aging, rain, and ice. Poor alignment can also cause harm to the sidewalls, which can cause a blowout, resulting in an accident.

Your car is constantly shaking

Some shaking on poorly-paved roads is common, but if your vehicle is constantly shaking, even on pristine highways, you may need new tires. The shaking can stem from bad tire alignment or balance, but can also mean there is a problem with the interior of the tire.

Your tires have passed the tread wear warranty

Most tires come with a tread wear warranty, guaranteeing them to last a certain amount of miles or years. When your tires have passed that warranty date, it is a good idea to have them looked over to see if you need new tires.

You have been driving with a spare tire for a while

A spare tire is great when you get a flat tire and need to change it as a quick fix. However, driving on a spare for a long time is bad for your car. It's meant as a temporary solution until you have your flat repaired or replaced. Space saver pare tires are not as durable as your regular tires, and they provide less traction, less cornering ability, and are overall not meant for permanent use.

Your tread is worn down to the tread wear indicator bar

Most new tire models have built-in wear bars in the tread of the tire, which is a rubber bar that runs perpendicular to the tire tread. As the tread wears down, the wear bar becomes more visible. If your tread is even with the wear bar, it is time to replace your tires.

Your have cords showing

If cords are showing through the rubber on your tires, you need new tires right away. The tire is unsafe for driving and will ultimately result in tire failure.

Your tires show uneven wear

Uneven tread wear can come from improper tire pressure or a bad wheel alignment. Regularly checking your tire pressure is a good way to keep an eye on the condition of your tires.

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