Tires wear out like all other vehicle components, and they eventually need to be replaced. As your trusted dealership in Augusta, GA, we offer Chevy and Buick tire replacement. We want you to know a few signs you need to visit us for a tire service.
Chevy and Buick Tire Replacement: Signs You Need a Tire Service in Augusta, GA
Your Tires Are Old
Your tires suffer damage from surface friction, UV rays, mud, and water, and even the highest quality tires will eventually wear out. Rubber slowly loses elasticity, and instead of flexing, it stiffens and cracks. As time passes, the heat from surface friction causes these cracks to widen and deepen, and the tire will leak or blow out.
Worn tread is also dangerous to drive on, as the tires can’t grip the surface as securely as they should. This increases your braking distance and decreases braking efficiency, making an accident more likely. Worn tread makes it difficult for tires to grip the road surface, and this can easily cause an accident. Additionally, old, worn tires place extra strain on the braking system, shock absorbers, and axles. We’ll check your tires and replace any that are worn.
Sidewall Bubble
The sidewall is the tire section perpendicular to the ground. It’s made from softer rubber than the tread and lacks reinforcement, as it flexes to absorb part of the impact when you drive. A bubble is a bulge or blister on the sidewall that’s caused when part of your tire is pinched against a hard object, like the curb.
When you drive, the air in the tires heats up due to friction with the surface. This can cause the already weakened rubber around the bulge to give way, and the tire will burst. A bulge can’t be repaired as the tire’s internal structure is severely damaged, but our technicians can replace the damaged tire so you can drive safely again.
Wrong Tire Pressure
Incorrect pressure reduces a tire’s lifespan and can cause an accident.. If your tire pressure is too high, the added air stretches the rubber thinner than it should be, making it less resistant to damage from stones or other sharp objects on the surface. Since air in your tires heats up when you drive, as we saw above, this can result in a blowout.
Low tire pressure increases the tire surface area in contact with the road, as sections of the sidewall touch the ground. This increases abrasion and friction damage. We recommend regularly checking your tires to ensure that they are correctly inflated. We’ll examine your tires and correct their air pressure or replace them if necessary.
Contact our service department at Master Buick GMC in Augusta, GA.
