Any road hazards, impacts, or potholes you encounter can cause damage to your tires, and may eventually lead to tire failure. One thing you may notice is an instant drop or gradual drop in the tire pressure. Either way, you should bring your vehicle in as soon as possible because driving on a flat or low tire can be dangerous. You also run the risk to do damage to your wheel, suspension, or other area. Sometimes, the tire may be damaged or worn out to the point where it is unable to be repaired, so you will need to replace it. It is always best to bring it in as soon as you can, before the issue has the chance to become a larger issue. Many shops can provide a temporary repair to a flat or leaking tire by using a patch or plug. Remember, these are short-term solutions only.

When your tires would need to be repaired

Knowing when to repair or replace your tires is important. Tires that are constantly losing air or showing extreme wear may have to be replaced. Either of these issues can result in an unsafe driving condition for you and your passengers. By making sure to bring your vehicle in for regularly scheduled maintenances, you will be able to learn what condition your tires are in. You will also be informed when it is better to replace them. When your tires start to lose air pressure, they can wear unevenly, shortening the normal mileage you would expect to achieve from your tires. Simply put, worn or leaking tires require immediate attention. Repairing or replacing is necessary for your driving safety.

It is important to inspect the tires

Checking your tires on a regular basis is important. Make sure to check them at least once a month, and before any long road trip you may take. It is equally important to go to regularly scheduled maintenances for your vehicle. This way, we can inspect your vehicle over incase you have overlooked or missed something. Looking for excessive or irregular tread wear, cuts, cracks, punctures, and even rocks can lead to the possibilities of tire issues. Also make sure the tires are inflated to the proper amount recommended. This will help provide a safe travel experience for you as well as others.

Ignoring poor tires may be doing more harm than you realize

If you ignore a tire that is losing pressure, you may be doing more damage than you think. Driving on a tire that is too low will cause the tire to wear differently, and in the wrong spots. This can lead to you having to replace the tire, which is a larger expense. A low tire will also cause your vehicle to work harder to make up for the underinflated tire, and it will result in poor gas mileage. By inspecting your tires regularly, and by bringing it in for scheduled maintenance, we can help prevent some of these issues before they start.