Visiting our new tire dealer to replace your vehicle’s old and worn-out tires is sure to make your driving experience better. New tires offer a number of benefits in terms of both safety and comfort. One advantage which many people might not be aware of, however, has to do with your car’s fuel efficiency. The truth is that there is a correlation between tire traction and gas consumption. This is due to the fact that as tires wear down, their rolling resistance increases, requiring more energy from the engine to keep the vehicle moving. These days, many tires are designed with this in mind and feature advanced tread patterns and materials which further enhance fuel efficiency. Our new tire dealer can help you not only save money at the gas pump, but also make it so that your time out on the road is better for the environment. If your treads are getting low, don’t wait until you’re at the point of failing an inspection to do something about it. This puts other drivers at risk as your odds of getting into an accident are increased. Pay a visit to our new tire dealer and we will set you up with a fresh set at a reasonable price.
The tread on your tires exists to give you traction, especially on slick roads. The more worn the tire is, the less traction it will provide. Tread wears down gradually over time, so it’s vital to stay vigilant. Once your tread wears past 1/16th of an inch, then it’s definitely time to replace your tires.
There are a few different ways to assess if your tires are worn past the point of safety. Each tire should have “tread wear bars” that become more apparent as the tires become more worn. Once these are level with the tire’s tread, then it’s time to get new tires.
The “penny test” is also common. Place an upside-down penny in your tire’s tread. If you can see the top of Abe Lincoln’s head, replace your tires. If you can see his hair, think about replacing your tires. If you can’t see that far up, then your tread is fine.
Tread depth indicators are dedicated tools for checking your tires. They’re affordable and likely available at your nearest auto parts store.
You also want to be on the look out for uneven wearing in the tread of your tires. If you notice that your tires are wearing out faster on the inside edge or outside edge in a rounded and uneven fashion, this could be a sign of your alignment being off or other mechanical issues. If this is the case then you would want to address these issues either before putting new tires on your vehicle or along with replacing your tires.
If you have any question about your tires, don’t wait until something goes wrong to check them out. As your new tire dealer, we’re happy to provide advice when you need it. Stop in at Mike’s Tire & Service Center today!
