Let’s face it; tires don’t get as much care and maintenance as they should. Like most vehicle components, it’s sensitive to heat, pressure, and weight, and needs to be looked after consistently in order for it to last its entire lifespan.
Tires rely on the tread and tread depth in order to work as designed. Without the proper tread depth, which is anything above 2 millimeters, tires won’t have enough grip in order to provide ample braking distance, especially when the road gets wet. Worse, if you drive over a puddle without enough tire tread to disperse water, your vehicle is at risk of hydroplaning and causing a collision.
A worn-down tread is also susceptible to blowouts. This is more likely to happen when you’re driving out on a hot day. As the mercury rises, the road temperature also goes up. Meanwhile, the air inside the tire heats up from all the friction caused by rolling. The faster you go, the hotter it gets. Once it gets to a point where the bad tires can’t handle the heat inside the tire, a blowout happens.
You must mind tire pressure as well. Underinflated tires will increase fuel consumption by 5 percent and decrease tire life span by 25%. Overinflated tires cause a very rigid ride and will reduce traction and braking performance.
Take a proactive stance against tire problems with preventive maintenance. Drive on to Motorwerks BMW in Bloomington, MN, and see us for any of our services, which includes tire change service.
We’ll check your tire pressure, tread depth, and tire condition and age. We’ll suggest a replacement if needed, and you can even choose from our wide selection of affordable and dependable tires. We also offer wheel balancing, alignment, and mounting.
There are many symptoms that will give you a clue that there’s something wrong with your tires.
One is if you keep losing air all the time. If your tire can’t hold pressure for a couple of days or even a week, then you have a slow-leak tire. Bring it in and have it checked right away because, as we mentioned, underinflated tires are a problem.
If your tires have visible cracks or bumps on the surface, it’s definitely time to have it examined. The reason for the bulge may be ripped cords inside the body of the tire, while cracks could be a sign of tire dry rot. Don’t wait for a blowout. Come on over, and we’ll see how we can help you with this problem.
We stressed the importance of tread depth. If your tires are less than 2 millimeters, see us. We have a wide selection of tires to choose from, depending on your budget and driving habits.
Also, if your vehicle noticeably drifts right or left, or you feel the vibration through the steering wheel, either the alignment or balancing is off, or you need your tires examined right away.
It is important these signs aren’t ignored for your safety and those around you. The dollar you save today may turn out to be thousands in costly repairs and bills if you end up in a collision.
Call us today at (952) 213-5577 to have your tires checked to avert any problems in the future. Our excellent crew of certified technicians here at Motorwerks BMW in Bloomington, MN, are ready to serve you Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contrary to popular notion, it’s not your brakes that stop the vehicle, it’s your tires. Even if your brakes are fine but have worn-down tires, there’s a very high risk you won’t achieve a safe stopping distance in the event of an accident.
Make sure your tires are always in great condition by coming down to Motorwerks BMW in Bloomington, MN, and having them regularly checked to ensure peace of mind when you’re on the road.
