Tires can be underappreciated by many drivers. Your tires are the only part of your Chrysler in contact with the road (hopefully), which makes healthy tires an important part of driving safety. Tires will eventually wear out and need replacement at your Chrysler dealer. We’d like you to know some signs that you might need new tires very soon.
Bald Tires
A bald tire has lost all its tread and has a smooth surface. Smooth tires are dangerous, as they don’t provide traction. If your tires don’t have traction, they can lose contact with the surface. This is especially true if you’re driving on wet, muddy, or snowy surfaces. These liquids can form a barrier between the road surface and your tire, and your car can skid.
The tread is designed to prevent skidding, as the tread pushes through any liquid. The liquid is then funneled through the grooves between the tread and away from your tire. A lack of tread also means your tires are more susceptible to punctures and blowouts, as they don’t have the added protection tread provides. We advise replacing any bald tires immediately. We have a wide range of all main tire brands in stock.
Tire Bubble
A bubble is a raised, air-filled section of your tire. They are usually caused when part of a tire is pinched against a solid object. This can happen if the tire strikes a pothole or curb. A bubble can also be caused by overloading or underinflated tires. The tire structure underneath the bubble is permanently compromised as it can’t be repaired.
Bubbles usually appear on the tire sidewalls, as the sidewall is made from thinner rubber. The tread is less likely to develop a bubble due to its thicker rubber and reinforcement by steel and polyester cords. A bubble thins the section of rubber around it, and when you drive, the air in the bubble will heat up and expand the bubble. This makes a blowout more likely. We recommend replacing any tire with a bubble immediately.
Incorrect Inflation
To get the most out of your tires, they need to be correctly inflated. Your car manual lists the pressure for the front and rear tires. These pressures are usually different, as the rear tires normally carry most of the weight. Under or overinflated tires will wear out faster and pose additional safety risks.
Underinflated tires provide less traction and are more likely to sustain a puncture. In contrast, overinflated tires are at risk of a blowout as the extra air thins out the rubber. If your tires aren’t damaged, we can correctly inflate them for you.
Driving on worn tires is dangerous. Call us today at Northern Prairie Auto Sales to fix the problem.
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