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Tire Features and Information

There are a variety of features used to gauge the quality of automobile tires. Whenever you get your tires checked, technicians use the following features to determine your tire service needs:

• Size
• Speed Rating
• Load Index
• Manufacture Date

Easy Tire Care

Check your tire pressure at least one every two months. Come by and we will; check your vehicle’s tire pressure for free!

Tire Features

TIRE TIPS AND INFORMATION

• Maximum Pressure
• Sidewall
• Tread Wear Rating
• Traction and Temperature

Early Warning Signs of Tire Failure

Tires play a crucial role in a car’s safety. As the only parts of the car that physically touch the ground, they are one of the key factors affecting a vehicle’s handling and braking, and overall highway safety. What steps can you take to ensure that your tires stay in optimal condition? Performing regular checks is quick and easy and a worthwhile investment of time in your family’s safety.

Trouble signs to look for:

• Cracking and cuts in the sidewalls.
• Uneven tread wear. This can be caused by improper inflation, misaligned wheels, damaged tires or by problems with suspension parts.
• Excessively worn tread. Most modern tires have tread wear indicator bars running across the tread, which signal the minimum allowable tread depth of 1/16-inch. When the tread wears down to these bars, it’s time for new tires. Inexpensive tread wear gauges are available at auto parts and tire stores.
• Alternatively, you can use a Lincoln-head penny as a tread wear indicator. Insert the penny into a tire groove with Lincoln’s head toward the tire. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, the tread is too worn.
• Bulges or blisters. If you see a bulge or blister on the sidewall, replace the tire at once. These signal potential weak spots that can lead to a tire failure.
• Excessive vibration. Tire vibration may be a sign that a wheel is misaligned, unbalanced or bent. It could also signify internal tire damage. Don’t ignore vibration. Have the vehicle inspected at once!

If you have any questions about your tires or any of the information contained here, contact Tire Outlet today at 408-294-1836 and speak with one of our tire specialists.