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EVERYTHING AUTO • WINTER 2016-17 • 3
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SNOW TIRES
When it comes to driving through winter weather, your tires are the ones that take the brunt of the
punishment. But you can arm your tires to make sure you reach your destination safely – even in the snow.
up, you’ll be happy to get them back on your vehicle to
improve your fuel efficiency and overall handling.
SNOW
Many car-makers and repair technicians recommend
mounting snow tires to your vehicle before the winter driving
season. These specially designed tires are made to help you
trek through the snow – even in areas of heavy accumulation.
If you choose to go down this route, be sure to splurge on
all four tires. Your alignment can be thrown off if you drive on
two standard and two snow tires, and that can cause bigger
problems for your vehicle down the road.
And keep your standard tires handy. Once the winter lets
snow tires on your vehicle. These tires are designed
specifically to help drivers blast through snow and are tested
vigorously for this purpose.
ALL-SEASON TIRES
Another option is all-season tires that you drive year-round
– winter and summer. This will help you avoid having to
remember to change your tires before the winter weather or
needing to store two sets of rims.
While all-season tires are more effective than a standard
tire, you won’t get the full advantage of having specialized
TIRE TYPE AND TREAD
Snow tires are the recommended options in areas with
heavy winter weather. But you may still decide to stick with
your regular tires for price or convenience purposes. If you
do, be sure to check the tread depth of your tires. Replace any
tire that has less than 3/32 inches of tread, Says AAA.
SIGNS IT IS TIME TO REPLACE YOUR TIRES
When it comes to maintaining your car, few things are
as important as your tires.
BLISTERS
When you look at the tire from
in front or back, it should have
a smooth, even surface. If you
see any blisters or bulges on
the tire, they could be weak
spots that could lead to a
blowout at any time.
Your tires keep you safe, providing the traction you
need on the road and in bad weather, and also play a
big role in the comfort of your car. Good tires with the
proper air pressure will give you the best ride and
handling, not to mention better gas mileage.
CRACKS
TREAD DEPTH
Extreme temperatures, prolonged exposure to sunlight and changes
in humidity can all eventually lead to the sidewall of your tires
breaking down. Good tires will have a rubbery, supple texture to
them. If they look dry and cracked, you could be risking a blowout,
even if the tread depth is still thick.
The first and most obvious
thing to check is the depth of
the treads. All tires wear down
over time, and it's important to
check them regularly to be
sure the treads are still in good
condition. An old rule of
thumb involves using a penny
to measure the depth. Rotate it
so that the top of Abraham
Lincoln's head is pointed in
toward the tire. If the tread is
shallow enough to see Abe's
head without any obstruction,
it's past time to get new tires.
NOISE AND VIBRATION
If you've noticed a new noise coming from the wheel wells or a
vibration that changes with the speed of the vehicle, there's a good
chance you could have a problem with your tires.Even if your tires
look perfect, sometimes they can have problems internally. Layers
could be separating inside the tire, it could be wearing unevenly, or it
might have a flat spot from prolonged skidding.
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