Does Your Jeep Need New Tires?

It’s normally thought best to replace tires when they reach six years of age and unwise to ever use a single set of tires for more than a decade. You should also consider getting new tires if you notice the following signs of excessive damage or wear. And if you’re unsure whether a tire is safe or unsafe to use, you can always ask at your local Jeep dealer. 

Does Your Jeep Need New Tires?

Diminished Tread Depths

Depending on how much you drive, your tire treads will steadily wear down until they become too shallow to use safely. Tire treads need to be deep enough to grip whichever kinds of road surfaces you’re currently driving on. 

During summer, 2/32 of an inch is the usual minimum recommended tread depth for most cars and road surfaces. Make sure to check the legal minimum tread depth in your state and also the minimum recommended depth for your particular make and model. 

Reduced Traction on Water

If the traction of your tires is in any way reduced, you’re likely to notice a slippery sensation when driving on wet patches of the road. Your car may have a warning light that helps you notice slight skidding by alerting you whenever you lose traction. 

It’s best never to drive on tires that aren’t providing maximum traction and road safety. Sometimes uneven tires can cause a loss of traction even though most of the treads appear to still be relatively deep. 

Unexpected Air Loss

Most tires gradually lose pressure over time, requiring regular top-ups of air. However, if your automatic tire pressure monitor system is telling you that one of your tires is losing air more rapidly than the others, consider having that tire replaced at once. At least have it examined by a trusted technician, who may be able to locate and repair any hidden punctures that are causing the excess air loss.

Clear Signs of Damage 

Tires showing obvious external signs of damage should also be replaced. Such damage includes large cuts or gashes, bulges or blisters, and excessive cracks in the sidewalls.

The Season or Climate Changes

When winter’s around the corner, it’s time to change to winter tires, which have different rubber and treads that are better suited to cold weather. Likewise, consider changing your tires to match any significant change in climate due to altering seasons or long-distance travel. 

Ask Your Jeep Dealer To Inspect Your Tires

It never hurts to have a professional take a look at your tires. With a trained and experienced eye, technicians can notice signs of wear and tear more accurately than most drivers. Routine tire rotation provides a perfect opportunity for the technicians to examine your vehicle’s tires. 

Have your car’s tires inspected or changed today at Team One of Gadsden Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Wagoneer. We’re a local full-service dealership offering a wide range of new and pre-owned vehicles and comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and repairs.