Have you ever driven over a patch of wet road and felt a stomach-lurching momentary loss of traction? Snow, ice, puddles, and rain-slicked tarmac are often the true test of tire quality. But if you take excellent care of your tires and have all tire problems dealt with promptly, you can handle these kinds of road conditions with confidence. Let’s look at a few clear signs that you need to quickly get new tires at your local GMC dealership.
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Diminished Road Traction
When it comes to your tires, above all else, you must feel confident that they’ll keep you firmly connected to the road at all times. If you’ve started to lose a little of this confidence, perhaps because of a few hair-raising moments of reduced traction, consider having a new set of tires installed.
Worn-Down Tread Depths
The treads of a tire should always be deeper than 2/32 of an inch. Ideally, they should be much deeper than this minimum recommended tread depth, especially during winter or very wet weather.
Unevenly Worn-Down Treads
When car tires wear down unevenly, the chance of both skids and blowouts increases. Tire rotation is an effective way to mitigate uneven tire wear, but sometimes tires become so uneven that they can’t be brought back into balance. In this case, it’s often best to replace them.
Bulging or Bubbling Rubber
Mysterious bulges, bubbles, or blisters in a tire’s rubber often mean that the tire is seriously weakened on the inside. This kind of internal damage usually spells the end for the tire.
Deep Cuts, Gashes, or Cracks
Likewise, deep cuts or gashes can severely weaken a tire and put it at risk of blowing out. While small cracks in the sidewalls aren’t necessarily a risk, excessively deep, long, or numerous cracks may mean the tire has to go.
Persistent Leaking Air
If a tire keeps losing air, even very slowly, it probably has a hidden puncture or some other similar flaw. This makes the tire more susceptible to blowing out and hazardous to use. The continual under-inflation that the air loss creates also means too much of the tire rubber is in contact with the road, which can cause overheating and a blowout.
Extremely Old Tires
No matter how sturdy your tires may seem, if they pass their sell-by-date, have them replaced. It’s typically considered unwise to drive on any tire that’s over six years of age. If you’re unsure how old your tires are, you can usually find the manufacture date printed on the sidewall.
Visit Royal Moore Buick GMC today to have your tires inspected and rotated or replaced by qualified professionals. We’re a trusted local dealership offering an excellent range of new and pre-owned vehicles, budget-friendly deals, and courteous, personalized customer service.
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