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Tires are one thing on our car, truck, or SUV that we don’t ever consider, until there’s an issue. Yet, there could be some concerns ready to materialize even if the tires appear normal. Replacing your tires may boost your fuel efficiency, improve performance (specifically in emergency situations), boost dependability, and lessen the risk of damage caused by a flat tire. We can help advise you about the positives and negatives of not replacing tires at the right time if you have concerns about getting tires too quickly.
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The reduced safety of your car is the largest hazard of not switching your tires. Worn tires may increase braking intervals and diminish traction in crisis conditions. The next time a vehicle pulls out in front of you it might take longer to stop and be more challenging to dodge. Even though you may never encounter an emergency situation, the frustration of having to repair a flat is an event a lot of people would prefer to avoid. On the other hand, the advantage of switching worn tires is that it will take less distance to stop in emergency situations and you’ll have increased handling to miss such situations. Another positive, you won’t need to get grimy changing a worn tire on the highway.
It’s imperative to understand when to replace your tires. There are 2 simple methods to understand when it’s time to replace your tires. The 1st way is knowing the age of the tires. If your tires are more than 6 years old then you should change them. The second method in determining if you should replace your tires is the tread depth. The recognized smallest safe tread depth is 2/32 inches. You ought to change your tires if it has worn down to that measurement.
But how do I know my tread depth? There are specially designed gauges that will figure out precisely how much tread depth is left. Those tools are perfect if you must know the exact depth, but if you just want to figure out if you need to change your tires, all you need is a solitary penny. Turn the penny so Lincoln’s head is face down and put it into the tire tread. If his head is the same as the tire tread then you ought to start looking to replace your tires.
If the tires are 6 years old (and older), then you should change them, even if they have plenty of tread left. Extended exposure to the elements and other factors may make the tire to decay over time. When your tire starts to break down it could be more likely to develop blow outs and/or air leaks. Warning signs of your tires breaking down include color fading, brittleness, and tire cracks. If you see any of these indications you may want to switch your tires immediately.
If you have a blowout you might want to only switch out the tire that failed. Depending on your car and the tread depth remaining on the other tires it may be necessary to change out two or even all 4 tires. If the tread between your tires are not the same it can cause irregular tire wear and excess wear and tear on your drivetrain. It is urged that when you are switching out a tire that you also replace its matching tire on the opposite side. Change both front tires or both back tires, never 1 tire alone. The exception to this rule is All-Wheel Drive cars. All 4 tires need to be changed out to assure that the system works accurately.
Folsom Lake Toyota invites you to replace your tires at our Sacramento area service center. Our factory trained Toyota technicians are certified to service all manufacturers’ vehicles. Schedule your next visit online or in-person.
I’ve come to expect superior service from Folsom Toyota. They did not disappoint ! I made an early appointment , was greeted and shown the waiting area. Before I knew it the service was done and after a review of the diagnostics I was bid a good day. Special thanks to Danny !
Service advisor, Chris Avalos is informative, explains issues of repairs and cost. He’s professional and courteous.
Service was great and done in a timely matter. People were very friendly and helpful.
My husband and I met John in the service department today and after leaving my husband commented on how much he appreciated being listened to and feeling like our needs and concerns were going to be addressed. John even went as far as to tell us if we EVER had any questions about anything to call him…and that he was now “our guy”. He explained everything in detail and never rushed us in anyway. HE WAS MUCH APPRECIATED! Even the guys in the parts dept. were nice. I needed to charge my phone and one of the guys loaned ...
Folsom Toyota is a great place where you can a your dream vehicle. Sosan who helped me was super helpful. Thanks to Folsom Toyota
