Professional tire maintenance services are vital to extending the life span and safety of your vehicle’s tires. But also, regularly inspecting your tires yourself can help catch small issues before they become big problems. We recommend visually inspecting your tires and checking the air pressure once a month at a minimum. It’s also a good idea to check them if you’re going to be hauling or towing anything or are about to go on a long drive.
When inspecting your tires, you should look for:
Irregular or excessive treadwear: Exposed steel on radial tires or excess wear on one edge of any type of tire indicates uneven wear. Also, check the depth of your tread by inserting a penny with Lincoln’s head upside down into a tread groove. If the top of Lincoln’s head is showing, the tire should be replaced.
Embedded foreign objects: Look for nails, small rocks, pieces of metal or glass, etc. that may have been picked up from the road. Having embedded objects removed and the tire repaired ASAP will prevent more serious problems later.
Damage: Look closely for any splits, cracks, punctures, or bulges, particularly in the sidewalls.
If you notice any of the problems above, schedule a service at Gaynor’s Automotive today. We’ll let you know if the tire can be safely repaired or if it needs to be replaced.