Tire Safety & Maintenance

Tire Safety & Maintenance at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer

Your tires are one of the most vital components of your vehicle. Since your tires are the only component of your car that makes contact with the pavement, they need to be inflated properly, have adequate tread, and be aligned and balanced for optimal performance. To keep your vehicle safe and at maximum efficiency, visit Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer for tire service.
You should check your tires regularly to determine their condition. Check the amount of air pressure inside, along with the tread wear. Inspecting your tires once a month can let you know if there is an issue. More frequent inspections may be more necessary, depending on where you live. For example, if you live on gravel roads, there may be a lot of potholes that can affect your tires, or if you drive long distances each day, you may need to inspect more often.

Tire Wear

Tire inspections help you to increase the life of your tires. Poor maintenance practices can result in premature wear and safety issues from damage like blowouts. When you inspect your tire, check your suspension, too, because suspension troubles can also affect your tires. Wheel alignment is another major contributor to poor tire wear, meaning that the way your wheels are aligned may have a direct effect on wear, where one side wears out faster than the other.
What are you looking for during your inspection? There are several issues to notice:

• The raised portion of the tread or sidewall: can mean a belt has slipped
• Uneven or erratic treadwear: sometimes called cupping, can indicate suspension issues or tire imbalance
• Treadwear on the edge of the tire: usually due to wheel alignment problems
• Underinflation: causes the tire’s outer edges to wear out faster than the tire center
• Overinflation: causes the middle of the tire tread to wear out faster than the edges

When you are driving down the road, you may notice unusual vibration and thumping, which can indicate imbalance. Pulling to one side or the other can indicate an alignment problem. If left untreated, these problems will cause your tires to wear out faster and may lead to an accident from a blowout.

Tire Maintenance

If you live in Gilmer, Longview, or Tyler and notice any of these issues, come on into Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer and let our service department inspect your tires. If you need tires patched, an alignment, or tire balancing services, let us help you with our tire maintenance service. Our highly trained and experienced technicians are on hand to help take care of you and your tires.
Our team can also help you find new tires that fit your budget if you need yours replaced. We carry a large selection of brands and sizes to fit a wide range of vehicles. Schedule your tire maintenance with Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer today and let us help you stay safe on the road with tires you can depend on.