Let’s talk about tires for a minute.
How much do you really know about tires? Did you know that your tires can be bad and still have tread on them?
Most tires a produced today are worn out by 50,000 miles whether they have tread or not. You see, inside your tire are steel belts and these belts flex and get very hot every time you drive your car. Over time, the steel becomes weak and can allow your tire to wander under extreme conditions. This can cause a loss of control at a moment when you are trying to avoid an accident. The worst offender of tires that are worn our but have tread are SUV’s and trucks.
In the event that your tires are “looking” worn out, you can check them yourself by looking at the wear indicators. Wear indicators are molded into the rubber between the tread on your tires. It will be a small hump in the valley of the tread that is spaced about every 15″ or so. If your tread is at the same height as the wear indicator on you inside tread, then it is time for a new set of tires.
As always, please check for proper inflation of your tires at least once a month. Weather changes and corrosion inside an aluminum wheel, among other things, can cause pressure loss.
Incorrect tire pressure can cause uneven tread wear, poor fuel economy, and possible tire failure. If you don’t have a tire gauge or just want a professional to take a look at your tires, please don’t hesitate to stop by Montgomery Lincoln. Norm Stewart or Roger Henson happy to check your tires for you. If you want to call ahead, just call 513-683-3800.
A wise man once said “Your tires are the only thing that should be full of hot air!” Happy Motoring!! 