All tires wear out or deteriorate and will eventually need to be replaced.
How fast the replacement takes place depends on different aspects: driving habits, where you live and how well you maintain your tires.
Car tires wear out like any other object. And because a used tire can have disastrous consequences, you need to change them immediately. Of course, if you do regular checks on the car, the mechanic will notice and he will tell you.
Usually car’s manual contains specific instructions, which also cover the tires inspection procedure, depending on the vehicle manufacturer recommendation and its type of use.
Tires should be changed when the tread depth is no longer suitable for the outside weather . We recommend replacing them at a depth of about 4 mm for snow driving, 3.2 mm for wet roads and 1.6 mm for perfectly dry roads.
Most tread cuts and perforations (up to 6.35 mm) can be repaired by qualified personnel. Tires perforated or cut on the sidewalls are often damaged beyond repair.
How To Tell If You Need New Tires: Penny Test
Take a penny. Rotate it to one side and insert it into the tread as deep as possible. If the tread has covered half of the coin there is no need to change your tires. If the tread did not cover the coin, you need to change the tires as soon as possible.
Repeat the test on several areas of the tire, as wear may be uneven. Keep in mind that on summer tires, the tread depth should be at least 3-2 mm, and for winter tires – 4-6 mm.
Tire Side cracks
Not all problems appear on the tire surface, some also appear on sides. Fortunately, you can identify such problems by just taking a look.
Look for cracks that are visible to the naked eye. These signs may show that the tire is losing air, or worse, is about to explode. In this situation visit a car shop as soon as possible, never use high speeds and change your tires with new ones.
Tire Bulge
Sometimes the outer surface of the tire begins to weaken. This swelling can cause an explosion if you do not take your car to service.
Excessive vibrations
Vibrations are inevitable especially when driving on bad roads , so you know how your car reacts to such conditions. Surely this way you will realize when the car vibrates worse than it should.
Tires should be balanced more often to avoid premature tire wear and also to significantly improve passengers comfort. To increase the service life of your tires, you need to rotate your tires, including spare ones, every 9,000 to 12,000 km.
You must not forget that minor tire problems can lead to accidents and major failures of your car. It is cheaper and healthier. With little money you can solve situations that might otherwise become serious.
