When to Buy New Tires??
Posted on Sunday, May 31 @ 21:36:17 MDT by admin |
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All tires wear out eventually and damage unfortunately happens. The important thing is to quickly determine if your tires are safe to drive on, in need of service, or need to be replaced. Here are some simple ways to tell if you need to buy new tires:
Your Tire Is Damaged
There is a good chance that your tire can be repaired if:
The tire has not been driven on when flat
The damage is only on the tread section of your tire
The puncture is less than 1/4 inch
Have an authorized tire dealer or mechanic remove the tire from the wheel and inspect the tire from the inside. This inspection is absolutely necessary because internal damage is not visible while the tire is mounted.
Important!!
The proper way to have a tire repaired is to patch the tire from the inside. If you are offered a plug repair--refuse! Plug repairs do not involve taking the tire off the wheel for a proper inspection. A plug is simply inserted into the punctured area. Plug repairs are not reliable and can cause the tire to blowout. Insist on a full inspection and patch repair on the inside of the tire.
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