Signs You Need to Visit Your Chrysler Dealership for a Set of New Tires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 200 fatal car crashes in the United States are caused by tire-related issues alone. The tires on your car allow you to drive safely by creating traction and gripping the road’s surface. Tires with too little or too much air, low tread, or bulges can cause an accident. If you need new tires, the certified technicians at your Chrysler dealership can help you choose the right ones.

An immediate sign that you need to get a new set of tires is if there is obvious damage. Over time, your tires will wear down, no matter how little or how much you drive. Chemicals on the road that are used to melt ice and snow, sunlight, and heat are just a few things that cause your tires to lose their flexibility. Once the rubber becomes rigid, it can crack, fail, and lose air.

Uneven Tread Patterns

If you are rotating your tires consistently, they should be wearing at an even rate. If you notice that your tires are wearing unevenly, you need to get your vehicle into the dealership to have the problem diagnosed. Uneven wear can be caused by a lack of tire rotation, worn suspension or steering components, improper tire pressure, improper alignment, and more.

Worn Tread

The tread patterns on your tires are engineered to grip the road and divert water, keeping you from hydroplaning. If you don’t have enough tread, the risks of hydroplaning skyrocket. Check your tires monthly to ensure that you have the tread you need to grip the road in emergency situations. Many tires are designed with tread wear bars. If you notice that the tread wear bars are even with the tread on your tires, get them replaced.

Sidewall Bulges

If you notice that the sidewall of your tire is bulging, you need to get it to your dealer as soon as possible. Bulges along the sidewall occur when there are breaks to the tire’s inner liner. Bulges can rupture, creating unsafe conditions and causing accidents,

Leaky Tires

Tires tend to slowly deflate over time, think roughly 1 PSI per month, which isn’t a huge issue. However, if you notice that your tires are deflating without warning or losing air at a faster rate, you may have developed a slow leak. Get your car into the dealership and have it checked out. Their certified technicians will be able to tell you if you need a replacement.

If your tire pressure monitoring system light is illuminated on your dash, get an appointment to have your vehicle checked out as soon as possible. Give us a call at Bob-Boyd Chrysler Jeep Dodge to schedule an appointment with our certified service center, and be sure to ask about our shuttle service and rental vehicles today.

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