Chevy Tire Center Philadelphia
The tires on your Chevy are the only part with direct contact with the road. Your vehicle's tires are responsible for handling, ride quality, braking, and safety. Checking your tires regularly is important in protecting your safety and automotive investment. Ideally, tire inspections should be performed monthly. If you drive over potholes and debris in the road, live in a cold climate, or drive long distances regularly, you should inspect your tires more often.
Inspecting Your Tires Tread
It's best to replace your tires before they become worn or damaged, causing you to hydroplane, skid into an accident, or blow out on a busy highway. This is why it is recommended that you inspect your Chevy's tires monthly. Your tires will always give you clues as to how long they have left in their life. Some evidence may indicate safety problems requiring immediate attention. In this case, please visit the Reedman-Toll Chevy service department before a severe mishap. Improper inflation can cause irregular tread wear. If you notice that the inner or out edge of your tread is wearing out, this is a good indicator that you need an alignment. Excessive center tread wear can be a sign that the tires are overinflated. Whereas underinflated tires can cause the tread edges to wear more than the center.
Measure Low Tread Depth with Penny Test
Tire tread prevents your car from sliding, skidding, and slipping on wet pavement. The Department of Transportation recommends replacing tires when the tread wears down to 2/32 of an inch. There are special tools to measure tread depth. However, a simple penny will work just fine. Place a Lincoln penny head-first in the tread ribs of the tire. If the tread conceals Lincoln's head, you have at least 2/32 of an inch of tread remaining. If his entire head sticks above the tread, it's a signal to replace your tires immediately. If you are in need of new tires, the service team at Reedman-Toll Chevy Langhorne would be happy to help. We will recommend the best tires for your vehicle.
How often do you need to replace your tires?
Your tires should be replacing your tires if or when any of the problems mentioned above have occurred. However, many drivers are unaware that tires expire. As tires age, the rubber they are made out of starts to break down, so it is recommended to replace your tires every six to ten years, regardless of treadwear. You can determine the age of your tire. The DOT Tire Identification Number is one of the many numbers on a tire sidewall.
Reedman Toll Chevrolet is Your Chevy Tire Center!
If you need new tires for your vehicle or want to have one of the Reedman Toll Chevrolet certified service technicians inspect your tires, please stop in or schedule an appointment from our website. We offer competitive prices on popular vehicle services on items like alignment, brakes, and tires. Plus, we always have our Tire Prive Match Guarantee. Our Chevrolet Certified Service experts are trained to know every inch of your vehicle and can help you keep it running like new. Simply schedule an appointment today.