You depend on your tires to get you from point A to point B, but forget the amount the impact the road has on it every day. The grooves in the tire help build traction for the road. Eventually, the traction fades down because of the friction between the road and could lead to a dangerous situation. Also, your driving habits influence its pressure levels. Our Ford service center near Colusa recommends you check out our list of when it's time to get new tires.
- Age: In general, you should expect a set of tires to last about six years. Of course, all factors come into play how frequent they needed to be changed such as if you're towing, weather conditions, and more. It's best not to pass the ten-year mark with your tires. Even if they look healthy from the outside, they could be concealing damage.
- Tread: As stated above, tires come with grooves to have a better grip on the road. The easy method to tell if your tread is too low is the "Penny Test." Take a penny and stick in between the treads with Abraham Lincoln's head towards the tire. If the top of Lincoln's head is visible, your tires are worn down. If you're tires are worn, take a look at our Ford tire coupons available at our Colusa area dealership. We'll help you save money while ensuring your vehicle is safe.
- Tire Tread Indicators: Mostly all tires have tread wear indicators in the rubber near the edge of the tire. When your tread is low or worn down, these indicators will be visible as well as making loud noises on the road. This will alert you to examine what the problem is with your tires.
- Uneven Tread Wear: Does the tread look uneven on your tires? For instance, do you notice the tread wear indicators are showing in certain spots, but not others? Uneven tread will cause massive issues with your tires. Take the time to get new ones.
- Visible Damage: Inspect all your wheels. You will want to look out for debris you could have accidentally run over, as well as bulges, blisters, cuts, and cracking. This could eventually cause a blowout, so it's important you get new wheels!
- Vibration: While vibrations could be caused by multiple systems in your vehicle, tires may be the culprit. Excessive vibrations could indicate the tire is misaligned, bent, or premature wear. Our mechanics will happily look them over with you to figure out if the tires are the problem.
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We're here to help you get back on the road as soon as possible. As a proud Ford dealer since 1949, we offer low price tire guarantee. We provide 13 major brands 30-day price guarantee on all makes and models. If you have any questions, please contact us at (888) 224-0093.