When Should You Need To Get New Tires?
Tires are the one part of our car that we do not ever think about, until there’s an issue. Yet, there may be issues ready to appear even if the tires look normal. Getting new tires may increase your fuel economy, improve performance (notably in dangerous situations), improve reliability, and lessen the chance of damage due to a tire blowout. If you have concerns about getting tires too soon, we can help guide you about the risk/reward of not switching tires in time.
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What Are The Benefits of Replacing Your Car’s Tires?
The diminished safety of your vehicle is the biggest potential hazard of not replacing your tires. Shabby tires can increase braking distances and diminish traction in emergency conditions. So, the next time a car cuts you off it will take longer to stop and be harder to miss. Even though you may never face an emergency situation, the aggravation of needing to change a flat is an experience a lot of us would choose to prevent. Conversely, the benefit of switching worn tires is that it’ll take less space to brake in emergency conditions and you’ll have increased maneuverability to dodge such conditions. In addition, you’ll never be forced to get your hands nasty fixing a flat tire on the road.
How to Tell When to Replace Tires
It is vital to understand when to replace your tires. There are 2 easy ways to know when it’s time to change your tires. The 1st method is figuring out the age of the tires. If your tires are more than six years old then you should change them. The second method in deciding if you should replace your tires is measuring the tread depth. The acknowledged smallest safe tread depth is 2/32 inches. You need to change your tires if your tires have reached that depth.
Tire Tread Depth: How to Figure It Out
How do I know what my tread depth is? You can get specially designed gauges that will figure out exactly how much tread depth there is. Those instruments are ideal if you have to know the exact depth, but if you just want to see if you need to replace the tires all you need is a single penny. Orientate the penny so Abraham Lincoln’s head is downward facing and place it inside the tread. If Abraham Lincoln’s head is the same as the tire tread then you ought to start thinking about replacing.
How Many Months Can I Keep My Tires?
If the tires are 6 years old (or older), then you need to switch them, even if they appear to have tread remaining. Extended exposure to the elements and other factors may make the tire to break down over time. When the tire starts to disintegrate it may be more likely to develop air leaks and/or blow outs. Warning signs of your tires decaying are color fading, brittleness, and tire cracks. If you observe any of these indications, you ought to switch your tires as soon as possible.
A Tire Blew Out, Now What Should I Do?
If you have a blowout you may be tempted to change the tire that failed. However, depending on your car, truck, or SUV and the tread depth left on the other tires, it may be necessary to change out two or possibly even all four tires. If the tread on all of your tires are not equal it can cause irregular tire wear and excess friction on your drivetrain components. It’s suggested that when changing a tire that you also replace its counterpart on the opposite side of the car. Change both back tires or front tires, never just 1 tire alone. The special case is All-Wheel Drive vehicles. All four tires must be switched out to assure that the system operates accurately.
Schedule a Mazda Tire Change In Houston TX
Are you looking for one of the best places to get the tires changed on your Mazda car or SUV in the Houston area? Team Gillman Mazda invites you to schedule your tire replacement at our local service center. We handle all brands and types of vehicles. Schedule now or stop by at your convenience.
I've been to several Mazda service centers in different states, and this is by far the best service center. They made communication easy via text or phone call, provided me a video (YouTube link via text) of the maintenance being done to my vehicle and their recommendations + the costs. Matt the representative at the front desk was great, he really took care of my vehicle and kept me informed of what was going on at all times!! Highly recommended this service center.
After trying 6 dealers to find a car for my girlfriend with hopeless. Finally we can get her first car today with Macos’s help. He lighted up our hope again, he’s kindness person ever and willing to help us out to get a great deal with reasonable price. He showed us all functions of the car and take care it for the lifetime. Will recommend our family and friends to come here and get theirs future car.!!! Once again THANK YOU MACOS AND TEAM GILLMAN!
If you aren’t buying your vehicle here, you are missing out. More importantly, if you are not having your Mazda serviced here, you are making a big mistake. Using the app to make your appointment is simple. The way you are greeted is outstanding (my other vehicle is a Mercedes and the way I am treated here is equal to that). I was AMAZED by the video they sent - my mechanic did a walk thru of what was done and a general overview of how my car is doing.Keep up the great work Team Gillman Mazda!! I ...
Exemplary service and care, made everything super easy and worked with all our request
Jimmy and the Mazda service team was excellent. They were honest, compassionate and eager to help our organization bless a family of 5 in need. We will definitely come back.
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