Tire Maintenance

7/16/2018

Tire Shop Somerville, MA

Tires are important part of maintenance and should not be neglected. When a tire starts to worn, it loses traction on the road and this can lead to difficulty stopping, sliding on the road when braking and possibility a blown tire on the road. Tire should be replaced when the thread depth is less than 2/32 of an inch which is equivalent to the top of Lincoln head to the outer surface of a penny. In addition, it is time to replace a tire when the tire starts too bald, unable to hold air, have excessive loss of thread, exposed tire steel and extreme side wall cracks.

There are many ways to make a last longer. For example, it is important to inflate your tire to the correct PSI. Check the correct PSI specified on the tire wall. If the tires are not to the correct PSI it causes the tire to wear out faster. Moreover, making sure your suspension does not have any issues that may contribute to a worn tire. In addition, tire dressing can help a tire last longer and provide some protection from the sun.

Moreover, the average lifespan of a tire is every 25,000-40,000 miles or every 5 years. When it is time to replace a tire, there are a few things consumer should know. First, always purchase tire with the same size. An example is if your tire is P215/65 R15 then you should purchase a new tire with the same size. Changing tire size can affect drivability and traction. Whatever the case may be, always replace your tires when it is damaged, over 5 years of usage, and over 25,000 miles.

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