3 Ways to Tell it's Time for New Tires (1)

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3 Ways to Tell it's Time for New Tires

• By - https//www.hinckleyautomotive.com/

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• Usually, tires are not at the forefront of
  thoughts in what parts play in your car's overall
  safety, but they do play a critical part. If you
  think about it, they are the only part of your
  car that actually makes contact with the ground,
  leaving them subject to lots of abuse.

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• Worn and damaged tires can compromise your
  car's ability to respond to your inputs while
  driving. Steering, braking, and handling are the
  components that suffer as a result. The longer
  one continues to drive on bad tires, the bigger
  the risk for a blowout or separated tread both
  could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
  Driving on tires that need repair or replacement
  compromises your and your passenger's safety and
  the Utah drivers around you.
• Here are 3 ways to look and decide if your
  tires require replacement or repair.

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Check Your Tire's Age

• The primary way to get an idea of your tire's
  lifespan is to check for the expiration date. A
  rule of thumb is a set of tires should last about
  six years before needing replacement. Your tires
  can last longer, but it's recommended that you
  don't push past the 10-year mark. That is because
  rubber degrades over time due to environmental
  conditions, so even when your tires look in good
  shape on the outside, there could be structural
  damage. If you're at the 10-year mark, regardless
  of how well you maintain your tires, they are
  just too old, and you should get them replaced.

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Use a Penny

• An easy way to tell if your tire treads are
  worn down and in need of replacing is the penny
  test. Grab any penny and hold Abraham Lincoln's
  head toward the tire, place it between the
  treads, and if the top of the head is visible,
  your tires are too worn down, and it's time to
  start shopping to replace your old set of wheels.
  

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Tire Tread Indicators

• It is pretty common for tires to have tread
  wear indicators embedded in the rubber near the
  outside edge. When tread has become worn down,
  these indicators will be easily visible and make
  an annoying noise while driving, letting you know
  it's time to get them replaced. As with any
  strange noise coming from your vehicle, please
  don't ignore it. Go and replace your car's tires.

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• These are just a few of the ways you can tell
  it is time to go and replace your tires. If you
  are still unsure that it is time to change your
  tires, head over to your trusted local Utah auto
  repair shop or tire store, they will be glad to
  help.