WHAT CAUSES TIRE WEAR?
There are many factors that can cause tire wear, such as climate, road surface quality, and your driving style and tire maintenance habits. Tire replacement is absolutely needed when the tread wear indicators appear. A tire’s built-in tread wear indicators look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread and become visible as the tire surface wears. Also, check for the signs of tire wear listed below.
MEASURING TREAD DEPTH
A quick and easy way to check your tire wear is with a tread depth gauge. These tools come in either digital or mechanical versions. When your depth gauge tells you that you’ve reached a depth of 1.5 mm or 1/16 inch, it’s time for new tires.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
The lifespan of your tires depends on how they are used: average driving speed and weather, as well as the types of roads driven on. The Certified Service experts at your dealership are trained to find the right tires for your vehicle, which are suited to your driving profile. The best way to ensure you get the right tires for your vehicle is by scheduling an appointment.
WHEEL (RIM) REPLACEMENT
Knowing when to change the entire wheel/rim is also a key element of keeping your tires and vehicle in good shape. The replacement wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width and offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. The trained tire service experts at your dealership know what kind of replacement wheel/rim you need and when you need it.