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SIGNS OF IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR
We recommend that you inspect your
tires on a monthly basis for signs
of uneven wear. If the problem isn't
corrected, further tire damage will
occur. Uneven wear patterns can be
caused by the following:
As you can see from the examples
below, if your tire's tread isn't
wearing evenly, you may have a
problem:
If you suspect that you have a
problem, you should bring it in as
soon as possible. If the problem is
discovered early enough, and we are
able to fix the issue, your tires
may continue to be used on your
vehicle. Keep in mind that uneven
wear patterns may indicate that the
tire has suffered internal
structural damage and should be
brought to us immediately for
inspection.
Always remove tires from service
when they reach a remaining tread
depth of two thirty-seconds of an
inch (2/32"). If not corrected, wet
weather accidents are more likely to
happen due to skidding on bald or
nearly bald tires. Also, excessively
worn tires are more susceptible to
damage from road hazards.
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Built-in treadwear
indicators, or "wear bars,"
which look like narrow
strips of smooth rubber
across the tread, will
appear on the tire when that
point of wear is reached.
When you see these wear
bars, the tire is worn out
and it's time to replace it. |
Remember to inspect your tires
frequently. Look for any stones,
bits of glass, metal or other
foreign objects wedged in the tread.
These may work deeper into the tire,
cause air loss and allow moisture
into the tire structure, both of
which can lead to tire failure.
If any tire continually needs more
air, bring it to us and we'll find
out why it is leaking. Damage to the
tire, wheel or valve may be the
problem.
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