Whether navigating your morning commute or heading out on a family road trip, you need your vehicle's tires to be up for the task. To ensure you feel confident on every journey, you'll want to schedule regular tire maintenance and repair. Learn more about maintaining your tires before visiting our Volvo service center near Brunswick for more information.
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At Goodwin's Volvo, we help keep our clients safe with a wide variety of important tire services. Our automotive experts recommend regular tire inspections to keep an eye out for irregular tread wear, damage, or tire pressure issues. If you're not sure what to look for, our experienced technicians can perform a professional inspection for you at our service center near Freeport.
We also provide tire rotations to help create even tread wear throughout your tires, ultimately prolonging their life. Plus, we can help enhance your traction and stability during the winter months with a winter tire installation.
Discover the Benefits of Regular Tire Maintenance
With regular tire inspections and maintenance, you can feel confident tackling your morning commute or long road trips. Keeping up with your vehicle's tires helps you avoid potential issues that could leave you stranded. While flat tires can be a nuisance, tire blowouts on the highway can be life-threatening. Meanwhile, regular tire maintenance can prolong your vehicle's overall life with less strain put on your suspension.
Learn Your Tire Size and Style
Whether you're replacing a single tire or purchasing a whole new set, you'll need to determine the size and style of tire that you need. Fortunately, you can find all the necessary information on your current tire. On the sidewall, there will be a list of numbers and letters, each signifying different aspects of your tire. Your Volvo sedan or SUV should start with the letter "P" to signify that it is a passenger vehicle. The rest of the letters and numbers can tell you:
- Tire type
- Tire width
- Aspect ratio
- Construction ratio
- Wheel diameter
- Load index
- Speed rating
How to Know if You Need New Tires
While excessive wear and tear can be a vital sign that your tires need to be replaced, there are a variety of other warning signs to keep an eye out for. You'll want to schedule an appointment if you notice:
- Irregular tread wear - If you notice irregular tread wear, your vehicle may be experiencing improper tire pressure or wheel misalignment. This could signify that your vehicle requires a tire rotation.
- Driving performance - If your tires are too worn, you'll start to notice issues with braking or traction while tackling your daily drives.
- Age - While you'll want to look at your tire brand's specific recommendations, most manufacturers encourage you to change your tires every six to ten years.
- Exposure - If your vehicle is exposed to high heat or extreme cold, you'll want to search for any damage. These conditions can cause damage to your tire and affect tire pressure.
- Bulges/bubbles in the sidewall - When you notice these issues, it's likely that the internal frame of your tire is damaged or cracked, leaking air into the outer layers. This problem can arise from hitting large potholes or driving with low tire pressure.
How to Tell if Your Tires are Worn
Over time, your vehicle's tires are going to wear out. Driving with worn tires can reduce your traction and increase the likelihood of a blowout. You'll want to check your tire tread regularly to determine when they need to be replaced.
The Penny Test
Tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. New tires usually have a tread depth measuring 10/32 inches or 11/32 inches - about a third of an inch. If you bring home a sedan or SUV with winter tires, you can expect your tires to have a slightly deeper tread. As a rule of thumb, the U.S. Department of Transportation recommends replacing your tires when their depth reaches 2/32 inches. Using a penny, you can test your tread depth quickly and easily.
- Place your penny into the tire tread groove with Lincoln's head face first into the groove.
- Check where Lincoln's face is within the grooves.
- If his head disappears, your tread is still above the 2/32 mark.
- If you can see some of Lincoln's face, you'll want to proceed with caution and start thinking about purchasing new tires and scheduling a tire change.
- If you can see all of his face, it's time to replace your tire.
- Repeat these steps on each tire and in different areas.
You can also invest in a tread depth gauge or tread wear indicator bars for an alternative to the penny test.
Shop for New Tires Perfect for Your Volvo Model
If you notice any of these issues with the tires on your Volvo XC40 or Volvo S90, our service and parts center will be happy to help you find a new set. Our experts can give you access to tires that perfectly fit your sedan, SUV, or wagon. Plus, you can enjoy incredible deals on the brands you know and trust.
Visit Goodwin's Volvo Today to Learn More
When you're ready to schedule your tire service appointment, we encourage you to visit our Volvo dealership near Yarmouth today. We have automotive experts standing by to provide you with more information and answer any of your questions. Why wait? Schedule your next service appointment today!
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Goodwin's Volvo
91 Main Street
Topsham, ME 04086
- Sales: 207-306-2193
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