Bulges, Cracks, and Gouges<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Tire_Stack_No_Wheels_Four\"](\"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Tire_Stack_No_Wheels_Four.jpg\")
Your tires are made of rubber. They\u2019re sturdy and thick but still vulnerable to the elements and wear. If you notice bulging at the sides of your tires, cracks in the sides, or anything else that looks wrong\u2014grooves in the wrong places, for example\u2014have your dealer check it out.<\/p>\n
Low Tread<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe penny test is a great way to keep an eye on your tire tread. Put a penny into the grooves in your tire tread with Lincoln\u2019s head facing the inside of the tire. If you can still see the top of his head when the penny is in all the way, your tread is low and your\u00a0tires need to be replaced<\/a>.<\/p>\nAir Pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou\u2019ll generally lose 1 pound of pressure from your tires per month. Keep an eye on your air pressure by checking it regularly. Certainly if your air pressure indicator light comes on, it\u2019s time to put air in your tires.<\/p>\n
Your owner\u2019s manual should have information on the ideal inflation rate; for most tires, it\u2019s around 32 to 35 PSI. Don\u2019t overinflate your tires, either, as this can cause them to wear unevenly or even burst.<\/p>\n
Vibration and Uneven Ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"tire](\"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/tire-row.jpg\")
When your tires begin to wear down, you\u2019ll feel it as you drive. Have you noticed an uneven, bumpy ride? Is the vehicle difficult to steer or control? Does the steering wheel vibrate? If you have anything less than the smooth ride you expect, you should take your car to get checked. It could be issues with your tires or it could be something more serious.<\/p>\n
Skidding<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen you stop at a red light then hit the gas when the light changes to green, do your tires spin and skid? Have you experienced slippage when you make a turn? This is almost certainly a sign that your tire tread is low and your\u00a0tires need to be changed<\/a>.<\/p>\nTire Wear and Tear<\/strong><\/h2>\nWear and tear on your tires is nothing to play around with. Over- or underinflated tires can create genuine safety issues as well as making your drive unpleasant. Accidents happen every year due to environmental conditions that may have been avoided had the driver maintained tire upkeep on his or her vehicle.<\/p>\n
Your tires are made of rubber. They\u2019re sturdy and thick but still vulnerable to the elements and wear. If you notice bulging at the sides of your tires, cracks in the sides, or anything else that looks wrong\u2014grooves in the wrong places, for example\u2014have your dealer check it out.<\/p>\nThe penny test is a great way to keep an eye on your tire tread. Put a penny into the grooves in your tire tread with Lincoln\u2019s head facing the inside of the tire. If you can still see the top of his head when the penny is in all the way, your tread is low and your\u00a0tires need to be replaced<\/a>.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll generally lose 1 pound of pressure from your tires per month. Keep an eye on your air pressure by checking it regularly. Certainly if your air pressure indicator light comes on, it\u2019s time to put air in your tires.<\/p>\n Your owner\u2019s manual should have information on the ideal inflation rate; for most tires, it\u2019s around 32 to 35 PSI. Don\u2019t overinflate your tires, either, as this can cause them to wear unevenly or even burst.<\/p>\n When you stop at a red light then hit the gas when the light changes to green, do your tires spin and skid? Have you experienced slippage when you make a turn? This is almost certainly a sign that your tire tread is low and your\u00a0tires need to be changed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wear and tear on your tires is nothing to play around with. Over- or underinflated tires can create genuine safety issues as well as making your drive unpleasant. Accidents happen every year due to environmental conditions that may have been avoided had the driver maintained tire upkeep on his or her vehicle.<\/p>\nAir Pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Vibration and Uneven Ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When your tires begin to wear down, you\u2019ll feel it as you drive. Have you noticed an uneven, bumpy ride? Is the vehicle difficult to steer or control? Does the steering wheel vibrate? If you have anything less than the smooth ride you expect, you should take your car to get checked. It could be issues with your tires or it could be something more serious.<\/p>\nSkidding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tire Wear and Tear<\/strong><\/h2>\n