Wondering When Should You Get New Tires For Your Car?

There are a few signs that are indicators as to when you should get new tires for your car, such as:

• Uneven tread wear. This means the front tires may wear faster than the rear ones, or there is an irregular wear pattern on one of the front tires.
• Unusual vibrations. At speeds of 45 mph and higher, you may feel a vibration due to uneven tread wear. Your tires may need to be rotated, balanced, or the wheels aligned.
• Loss of air pressure. If a tire is losing air faster than any of the others, it may have too much pressure put on it. The tires may need to be rotated, or a tire could need a repair for a small puncture.

Do you really need to have regular tire rotations? Are you noticing uneven tread wear in various places on your tires? Inexperienced drivers may not understand exactly what rotating tires even means. Simply stated, a tire rotation service is moving the tires around to a different position on the vehicle so that the tread wears in an even pattern on all four tires. For example, the front tires will be moved to the rear of the vehicle and the rear tires to the front.

Remember: Most tire repair technicians recommend that tires be rotated about every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, or about every other oil change. Remember that regular tire service is one of the most critical and important aspects of maintaining a safe vehicle.

Have questions about when should you get new tires for your car? Contact our ASE Certified technicians at Expert Car Care today for more information about tire rotations and other tire services and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in the community of West Allis, WI, and the surrounding area.

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