subject: Are Your Tires Tired? [print this page] There are a lot of clues that your tires are biting the dust to be on the hunt for. One of the most apparent signs is a flat tire. When your tire is flat it could be caused by a puncture to the tube inside the tire, a leaking air valve, or the air being taken out by someone.
Driving over a nail or other sharp object will hurt both the tire itself and the inner tube inside of the tire. This will mandate the purchase of a brand-new tire (and inner tube) as the tire will proceed to break down from the harm it has experienced.
A leaky air valve can bring about a slow-moving leak which can cause the tire to gradually go flat over a span of time. This can be temporarily fixed by adding air to the tire but it will need to be replaced eventually. Most tire centers can put a new inner tube into an already present tire but if the tire is an old one it would be more cost efficient to merely swap the whole tire rather than the tube one day and the tire next month.
If the air was taken out by a mischievous or angry man or woman than no tire repairs will be needed but the tires may need to be secured from this individual until they get uninterested and leave your car or truck alone.
Part of standard upkeep on any automobile is attempting to keep an eye on the tread of the tires. There are a few ways to tell if the tread is too worn and the tires will need exchanging.
There is a little rubber strip inside of the tread of the tire itself. If this strip is noticeable the tire is in need of replacement. A different option to this method is an old-fashioned trick that works by using a penny. If a penny is put into the tread of a tire with Lincoln facing you and upside down and you can see the top of his head then your tires are biting the dust. The penny method isn't the most precise but it is useful in an unexpected emergency.
Even if your tires are not entirely over the hill there are reasons to obtain new tires. A tire that has a slow leak that never completely flattens is bad for your fuel mileage. If your car seems to be getting less miles per gallon than it should look at your air pressure and add air or have the tires checked out by an auto service technician.
If your vehicle is making a regular floomping noise as you drive it could possibly be caused by worn treads on the tire. Annoying noises aren't the only reason to replace a tire, safety is a concern as well. If one tire is damaged much more than the others this can cause your car to tug to one side. This is very dangerous when driving and really should be checked out quickly.
Tires are very important. Changing the bad ones, normal rotation, and being sure the tires are adequately inflated can keep your tires from biting the dust.
