Car tires tend to last three to five years, although some will last longer when properly maintained. Sometimes, tires wear out prematurely because of uneven wear or one of the other problems laid out below. If you think any of your tires are no longer safe to use, visit your Frederick, MD, Kia dealership right away for a set of new tires.
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Diminished Tread Depths
One of the most common reasons for replacing tires is that the treads have worn out. If patches of a tire are balding, that tire can no longer reliably hold a grip on the road, especially during wet weather. Car tires need deep treads to help displace water, help maintain traction, and help avoid hydroplaning, the sudden loss of traction on wet road surfaces.
The minimum legal tread depth in most states, including Maryland, is 2/32 of an inch. You can use a tread depth gauge to check the depth of your tire treads. Alternatively, you can carry out the penny test. For the penny test, you insert a penny into the tread voids with Lincoln’s head toward the tire; if the top of Lincoln’s head is completely visible, those treads are shallower than 2/32 of an inch, and the tire has to go.
Excessive Unevenness
When tires grow excessively uneven, the full set of four might need to be replaced. This is because uneven tires increase the danger of skids or blowouts while also reducing vehicle handling and putting undue strain on the suspension.
Damaged Tire Rubber
Serious punctures, cuts, bulges, blistering, or embedded objects can all spell the end of the road for a tire. Occasionally, very minor damage can be repaired, but even then, the tire is often weaker than before. It’s usually best to replace a damaged tire with a new one.
Cracks From Dry Rot
It’s quite normal for cracks to begin to appear in the sidewalls of a tire as it ages. Tire rubber gradually becomes dried out by UV rays, extreme heat or cold, and other environmental factors. A few hairline cracks are nothing to worry about, but a sudden spreading of deeper cracks might indicate the presence of dry rot. This is where tire rubber loses too much moisture, becomes brittle, and develops too many cracks to remain structurally sound.
Persistent Low Pressure
If any of your tires keep losing air pressure, no matter how little, consider replacing it. Under-inflated tires are risky to drive on because too much of the tire rubber comes in contact with the road, which can lead to overheating and blowouts.
Visit DARCARS Kia of Frederick today to have your car tires rotated or replaced. We’re a local full-service dealership offering a broad range of new and used vehicles, competitive deals, and high-quality customer service, whatever your automotive needs may be.
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