Happy New Year from the Glen's Tire Family! Thank you for your loyalty and support as we look forward to serving you in 2025 and beyond! We Will Be Closing at Noon New Year's Eve & Closed New Year's Day.
Merry Christmas from the Glen's Tire Family! May your holidays be filled with love and joy! We Will Be Closing at Noon on December 24th & Closed December 25th.
Wakarusa
609 E Waterford Street
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-1159
Nappanee
2530 East Market St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-9275
Our Service For The Customer is #1
Home
Tires
Car, Truck & SUV Tires
Tire Care Tips
Agriculture Tires and Wheels
Wheels
RV Wheels
Wheel Brands
Services
Tire Dictionary
Reading Your Sidewall - Understanding Tire Hieroglyphics
Driving Tips for Winter
Driving Tips for Wet Roads
How to Build a Radial Tire
Proper Tire Care is Simple and Easy
Tire Tips and Maintenance
History of the Passenger Tire
Our Services
Schedule A Repair
Car Care Tips
Drive Lines
Cooling System Maintenance
Belts and Hoses
Coupons
Financing
NAPA EasyPay Financing
Goodyear Credit Card
Reviews
About
Our Story
News
Photo Gallery
People
Testimonials
Employment
Contact
Find Us
Jobs
Goodyear Credit
News
27
Is it Time for New Tires?
posted on
6/27/2014 9:32:38 AM
Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that come into physical contact with the road, making proper tire maintenance a crucial element of driver safety. With the ability to stop, start, and transport us wherever we wish to go, having well maintained tires can mean the difference between a pleasant Sunday drive and a Sunday spent in the shop. There are three crucial components to consider when deciding if it is time to replace your tires: your normal driving conditions, tread wear, and the age of your tires.
Weather conditions can be a major effect on the longevity of any tire. Tires used in more strenuous environments, such as areas with extreme temperature changes, can wear down much faster than tires used in more neutral climates. Inspect your tires for cracking, and other external signs of distress, as often tires in extreme elements will experience structural issues before their tread runs out. While the tire might seem operational, driving cracked tires is equally as dangerous as driving tires without a proper tread.
Observing tread wear is often the easiest way to determine if your tires need to be replaced. There are several tips and tricks to checking the tread of any tire, including a simple inspection with only one small tool - a penny. Take the penny and place it head first into a few treads along the tire. If the top of Lincoln’s head is visible, the tire tread is worn and should be replaced. The preferred tire tread depth is above 2/32 of an inch. While it is always best to have a certified mechanic check your tires, this simple practice can help keep you safe on the road.
Even tires that have been maintained properly and used in preferred weather conditions will need to eventually be replaced. Regardless of your tire’s current tread wear, it is encouraged by vehicle manufacturers to replace tires every six years. Tire manufacturers recommend tire replacement every ten years, although each tire brand and manufacturer will have different guidelines and recommendations. Whether you need new tires or simply wish to have a professional inspection of your current set, stay up to date with tire checks and replacement for the best vehicle performance.
Categories:
Tire 101
| View Count: (67) |
Return
Related
A Brief History of the Tire
10/19/2016
How Does a Car’s Muffler Work?
6/23/2020
Tips On How To Keep Your Car Organized!
8/25/2016
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Tires
1/12/2017
A/C Problems Demystified
7/19/2016
Do You Have Good Brakes?
2/11/2014
Tires & Wheels
Michelin®
Goodyear
Bridgestone
Firestone
Services
Tire Repair
Alignment
Tire Rotation
Mechanical
Brakes
About
Home
Tires
Wheels
Services
Coupons
Reviews
About
Contact
Visit Our Shop
Contact Us
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(574) 862-1159
Fax:
Address:
609 E Waterford Street
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(574) 773-9275
Fax:
Address:
2530 East Market St
Nappanee, IN 46550
.
Powered by Net Driven
Login
Glen's Tire
609 E Waterford Street,
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Phone:
(574) 862-1159
Fax:
46573
41.53566,-86.00984
Glen's Tire - Nappanee
2530 East Market St,
Nappanee, IN 46550
Phone:
(574) 773-9275
Fax:
46550
41.44275,-85.97189
Uh oh!
Page not found!
Sorry the page you are looking for may have been moved or deleted.
Please click anywhere to
continue browsing our site.