Has your driving experience become a little rougher and noisier recently? Have you sensed a reduction in tire traction on wet patches of the road? If you’re answering “yes,” or you’re experiencing any of the other issues outlined below, then it may be time to visit your local Chrysler dealership for a set of new tires.
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External Tire Damage
Clear signs of damage to tires should never be ignored. While inspecting your tires, always check for cuts, gashes, embedded objects, or excessive cracks in the sidewalls. Any of these problems can make a tire unsafe and should be brought to the attention of a trusted technician.
Bulges and blusters are another sign of potentially significant damage. A bulge on the outer layer of rubber often means that internal layers of rubber have ruptured or detached. This kind of internal damage almost always makes a tire dangerous to use.
Very Shallow Treads
The tread depths of a tire need to be deep enough to grip the road firmly. When brand new, tires tend to have a tread depth of about 10/32 or 11/32 of an inch. This wears away over time, and when the tread depths of your tires near 2/32 of an inch, you should consider having them replaced.
Mismatched Tire Size
For various reasons, tires can wear down unevenly. This problem is usually resolved with regular tire rotation. However, if your tires seem particularly unevenly worn, then your wheels have effectively become uneven in size, which can cause all kinds of safety and performance problems. You may need to have all four mismatched tires replaced.
Diminished Traction on Water
If you ever sense that your car has lessened traction while driving on wet road surfaces, trust your gut and ask a technician to take a look at your tires. Tires can lessen in traction for a variety of reasons, and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Dropping Air Pressure
Concealed punctures, embedded objects, or dented wheel frames can sometimes cause a gradual leak of air from a tire. If you notice that the air pressure in a seemingly healthy tire is continually diminishing, have a technician take a closer look.
Excessively Aging Tires
Once tires pass a certain age, they should be considered unsafe to drive on. The expiry date of tires is usually considered to be six years after the manufacturing date. Certainly, tires should never be used for more than ten years.
Have your tires inspected, rotated, repaired, or replaced today at Kory Hooks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. We’re a full-service dealership providing the local drivers of Bowie and the surrounding region with top-notch cars and customer service.
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