The truth is, your tires are the lifeline of your vehicle. It’s safe to say, without tires, your car is left inoperable. In fact, your tires are responsible for a lot of car functions including acceleration, braking, and the handling of your vehicle. Visually checking your tires is essentially one way of determining if you need new tires, but there are other things you should look for if you’re debating on whether it’s time for new tires or not.
Help! How Do I Know It’s Time To Change My Tires?
Tread Wear
With a simple penny, you can buy a peace of mind in your decision to change your tires and road safety. Place a penny into several rows of tread across your tires, (the secret is), if you see the top of Lincoln’s head, your tires are worn and should be replaced. Good tires should always have two thirds of an inch of tread remaining. When it comes to tire tread, it’s a matter of safety, but can also save you on gas mileage. Roll resistance from the proper tire treads means you’ll get better fuel efficiency with high rolling resistance. At Euromotive Performance, we’ll check the tire treads of your luxury vehicle!
Age
Regardless of the tread on your tires, most manufacturers suggest changing your tires every 10 years because your tires are subject to age. Tire degradation occurs over a period of time and should be compared to your owner’s manual for recommendations on when to replace your tires or have them inspected by an automotive professionals. Aging is also hastened by tires that are rarely used or replaced says; automotive experts. Aging of your tires can also be attributed to extreme temperatures too. Ordinary aging can cause your tires to:
- have separated treads
- have a weak structure
- have a chemical reaction
Climate
According to Safe Car, tires subjected to warmer climate age quicker. In fact, prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight can cause the rubber on your tires to wear down exceedingly faster than areas with mild to moderate temperatures. Consider the fact that your tires are always on the ground in extreme heat and constantly exposed to direct sunlight as an underling factor in your decision to change your tires.
If you’re not sure if it’s time to change the tires of your luxury vehicle, you’re invited to contact us at Euromotive Performance today! We specialize in the performance and fine tuning of all your luxury automotive needs!
Informational Resources:
Euromotive Performance
https://www.euromotiveperformance.com/
Safecar.gov
Tire Rating Tire Aging
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/safercargov?redirect-safercar-sitewide
