How Often Do You Need New Tires?

Getting new tires when needed is an essential part of staying safe in your car. The mechanics that your Ford dealership will be happy to recommend and source the tires you need whenever you need them. There are also some essential services that you need every so often to make sure your tires wear down evenly and stay in good condition.

You need to replace your tires at least once every six years, but many drivers will need to replace them more often. Your driving habits, the conditions of the roads you usually drive on, the quality of the tires you get, and more all factor in when you’re determining how often you need a tire replacement.

Tread depth is the main thing that influences how often you need to replace your tires. The tread needs to be at least 2/32s of an inch deep to be road-safe, and you should inspect the tires and check the tread at least once a month. If the tread depth isn’t deep enough or if the tires are damaged, then you need to head to the dealer.

How to Tell When Your Tire Tread Isn’t Deep Enough

The Penny Test

Take a regular penny and put it upside down into the tread, making sure you can see the side of the penny that Lincoln is on. You shouldn’t be able to see his whole head above the tread when you place the penny into the gaps between the tread. If his whole profile is visible, then it’s time to replace those tires.

Tire Tread Depth Gauge

You can get a tread depth gauge from most hardware stores such as Home Depot, and they’re also easy to get online. If you can’t get your hands on a tread depth gauge, and you want a more accurate reading than the penny can give you, then you can visit your dealer and ask them to check your tire tread.

Other Reasons To Stop by the Ford Dealership for New Tires

Cracked Sidewall

If there are cracks in your sidewall, then it’s not a good idea to keep driving on those tires. You need to get your tires replaced, as the material is wearing down and isn’t as strong as it used to be.

Bubbling Sidewall

If you spot bubbles or bulges in the sidewall of your tires, then you’ll definitely need to head to the dealer to get those tires replaced. Bulges and bubbles in the sidewall can burst at any time, and it’ll be really dangerous if your tire blows out while you’re driving.

Need to replace your tires? No problem. Visit Crown Ford to get your tires and have them fitted onto your vehicle. We’ll also be happy for you to come by for routine maintenance that’ll keep your tires and wheels in peak condition.

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