When to Buy
All tires wear out eventually and, unfortunately, damage
happens. It’s important to quickly determine if your tires are safe to
drive on, are in need of service, or need to be replaced. Here are some
simple ways to tell if you need new tires:
If Your Tire Is Damaged
There is a good chance that your tire can be
repaired if:
The tire has not been driven on when flat
The damage is only on the tread section of your
tire
The puncture is less than ¼"
However, you need to have an authorized tire
retailer or technician remove the tire from the wheel and inspect the
tire from the inside. This inspection is absolutely
necessary because internal damage is not visible while the tire is
mounted.
The proper way to have a tire repaired is to patch
the tire from the inside and fill the puncture hole. If someone offers
you a plug repair, refuse! Plug repairs do not involve taking the tire
off the wheel for a proper inspection. A plug is simply inserted into
the punctured area. Plug repairs are not reliable and can lead to tire
failure. Insist on a full inspection and patch and fill
repair on the inside of the tire.
If Your Tire Is Worn
It’s a good idea to check your tires once a month
for visible damage and excess wear.
Here are two ways to tell if your tires are worn
out:
1. Look for wear bars
Narrow bands may appear in the grooves across the
tire’s tread. See the wear bars? When the wear bars are even with
the tread depth, only 2/32” of tread remains,
replace the tire.
2. The penny trick
Place a penny in the most shallow tread groove
with Lincoln’s head down. See the top of his head? The tire should
be replaced.
If the tread is worn below 2/32 of an inch, water can’t
be channeled away from the tread. This can cause hydroplaning at high
speeds. Snow traction is also reduced as well. |
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