Old age: An early sign that your tires are about ready for retirement
Chances are you don't keep track of the age of your tires. And you probably don't remember the length of your tires' warranty, but they're typically warrantied anywhere from 30,000 miles to 65,000 miles. Figure about 10,000 miles a year and your tires are nearing wear-out after about three to six years. The real test is their actual condition and that's something our factory-trained experts can evaluate for you.Â
The most basic tire check: A penny and Abe Lincoln
It's essential that your tires have enough tread depth as they roll across streets and highways, especially at higher speeds. To do your own DIY tread depth test, insert a penny head-down into the tread. If you can still see the top of Abe Lincoln's head, the tread is worn down past 2/32 of an inch. That's when NHTSA, the national highway safety experts, say your tires need replacement. We can confirm that test of your tires at our dealership.
How to find the right new tires at Graham Chevrolet Cadillac in Mansfield OH
One great resource on our website is the "Tire Finder," located under the "Service and Parts" tab. It's a simple tool: Just enter your car's year, make, model - and you'll go to a complete display of great new tires that are made to fit your car, truck or SUV. And by "great" tires, we do mean great. We stock tires from Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Hankook, Continental, Goodyear and more. Of course, we also balance and install them.Â
Once they're installed, we help your tires last longerÂ
Two things are as important for your tires as a regular oil change is for your engine: Regular tire rotation and a wheel alignment. Just ask and we'll rotate your tires with every oil change, which should be somewhere between 3,000- and 10,000-mile intervals, depending on how you drive. Regular rotation - re-positioning each tire- helps your tire treads wear more evenly, which gives you better traction and safer driving even in slippery weather.Â
The other vital maintenance service your tires need is a wheel alignment. Once again, just ask and we'll check the alignment of your wheels to make sure your tires are engaging the road properly as you travel around Wooster or Ashland, OH. If your tires are even subtly mis-aligned, it can cause your steering to be off, which is obviously a risky situation. When your tires are correctly aligned, your driving is safer and your tires can have a longer life. Â
New tire specials: We want to help save you money on tires that help save your life
Go to the "New Tires" link under the "Service and Parts" tab and you'll usually find current deals on new tires from outstanding names like Michelin, Goodyear and more. We also offer a 30-day price match guarantee: Bring us proof of a better tire price within 30 days and we'll match it or refund the difference. At Graham Chevrolet Cadillac, count on us to help you get tires you can always count on.