As your tires are the only car part in direct contact with the road, it’s essential to keep them in optimal condition. To reduce your risk of blowouts or skids, keep an eye out for the following tire-related issues. You can have safe, sturdy, reliable new tires installed right away at your closest Chrysler dealership.
Unusual Bulges
When a tire becomes damaged by a pothole or curb, the internal layers of rubber can sometimes loosen or rupture. This may result in a strange bulge on the outside of the tire, which means the tire is no longer safe to use.
Too Many Cracks
Tire walls tend to develop cracks as the rubber ages and dries out. In the worst case, dry rot will set in, which means rapidly spreading cracks while the rubber becomes brittle. Excessive cracks in the sidewalls can threaten the strength of the tire and make it unsafe.
Long or Deep Cuts
Any significant damage to a tire means it has to go. If you notice a cut or gash that looks particularly long or deep, it’s best not to drive on that tire because the cut might turn into a sudden puncture.
Embedded Objects
Tires can sometimes pick up nails, screws, metal fragments, pieces of glass, and other sharp objects from the road. If you find an embedded object, have it removed to make sure that the tire isn’t deeply punctured.
Persistent Air Loss
Hidden punctures can sometimes cause a slow, almost imperceptible loss of air. Even if you can’t find the puncture causing gradual air loss, it’s safest to stop using a tire that can no longer maintain suitable pressure.
Diminished Tread Depths
The tread depths of a tire determine how well it grips the road. When tread depths wear down to 2/32 of an inch or below, it’s usually time for a new set of tires. This minimal tread depth should be kept deeper during winter.
Poor Traction on Water
Driving over puddles and wet patches of the road is a litmus test for the quality of a tire’s traction. If you sense any slight loss of traction after it’s been raining and the roads are wet, you may need a new set of tires.
Excessive Vibrations
When tires become damaged or excessively uneven, you’re likely to feel a great deal more vibrations from the road. This may also negatively impact the quality of your vehicle’s handling and overall performance. Ask a technician to take a look and diagnose the source of excessive road vibrations.
Have your tires rotated or replaced today at Bob Ruwart Motors. We provide an impressively broad selection of new and used vehicles along with competitive deals and friendly, knowledgeable sales staff and technicians.
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