Tire problems can be very dangerous. Worn or damaged tires provide less traction when you drive. Reduced traction increases your stopping distance, which can easily cause an accident. In addition, damaged tires can blow out or simply leak air until your tire goes flat. As your CDJR dealer in Bedford, PA, we’d like you to know some signs that you need to visit us for new tires.
Cupped Tires
Cupped tires are easy to spot, as they look like parts of the tires have been scooped out at regular intervals. This type of damage is caused by worn shock absorbers or suspension problems. When you’re driving, the suspension and shock absorbers help to keep your tires from moving up and down. If there’s a problem with either of these components, your tires will bounce when you drive and create regular gouge marks in the rubber.
The gouges in the tire surface weaken the tires and make them more prone to leaks. We can’t repair cupped tires, but we can replace them to prevent them from failing. We’ll also examine your shock absorbers and suspension to identify and fix the cause of this tire damage before we fit the replacement tires.
Old Tires
Even the highest quality tires will eventually wear out. Your tires suffer gradual damage from UV rays from sunlight, mud, and water. The tire rubber slowly becomes less elastic, and the loss of elasticity can create cracks in the rubber. These cracks will deepen, and the tires can leak or even blow out.
The most serious problem with older tires is that their tread is very worn. Worn tread makes it difficult for tires to grip the road surface, and this can easily cause an accident. In addition, old and worn tires place additional strain on numerous components like the braking system, shock absorbers, and axles. We can quickly replace old tires for you to fix this problem.
Poorly Inflated Tires
It’s important to check your tire pressure regularly, as incorrect tire pressure will damage a tire. If a tire is over-inflated, it can blow out more easily. As you drive, the air inside the tires heats up and increases the pressure inside the tires. If your tires are correctly inflated, this isn’t a problem. If the tires have too much air, the increased pressure can cause one or more tires to blow out.
Under-inflated tires suffer extra friction damage, as the lack of pressure in the tires causes the tire to sag. This sagging brings more of the tire surface into contact with the ground. Some of the exposed tire sections aren’t reinforced like the tread section and will suffer additional damage. We can correctly inflate your tires, and replace any tires that have been damaged.
If your tires are worn or damaged, schedule an appointment with our service department ASAP at Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
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