When is the best time to replace your tires?
Industry standards say you should replace passenger and truck/SUV tires between 6 and 10 years of age. The timing depends greatly on how the tires have been used and the weather extremes it has been subjected to. How a vehicle has been stored can also impact when a tire needs to be replaced.
Is it OK to change the size of your tires?
When changing your tire size might be acceptable It’s possible to change the size of your tires without actually changing the diameter. One example is if you want larger rims – you can buy tires that compensate for the larger rims by reducing the “height” of the outer tire.
Why do all wheel drive tires need to be replaced?
Most vehicles also have most of their weight on the front of the vehicle, causing the front tires to handle more load than the back tires.Since the wear and tear on the front and back wheels can be different, the answer to which tires wear faster, is typically the front tires. All-wheel drive vehicles must have all four tires replaced at once.
Can a tire changer damage a custom wheel?
Clamping the Wheel: Our training team recommends external clamping custom wheels versus internal or center-post clamping. Internal clamping risks wheel damage because two metal points push against the inside of the rim. A center post tire changer clamps the rim around the highly visible center of the rim. Any damage would be very noticeable.
Even if your tires tread is in decent shape, if your tires are approaching 10 years old, it’s a good idea to replace them. As rubber ages, it hardens and looses its ability to properly grip the road.
Why do I need to change the tires on my car?
Yet there are also practical, everyday reasons why you may want to swap your car’s tires and wheels, too. Some drivers now want to buck the trend of larger, heavier wheels whose low-profile tires are more expensive to replace and don’t offer much cushion on rough roads.
What should I do if I replace only one tire?
When replacing two tires: The two new tires are mounted on the rear axle. Also, if replacing only one or two tires, it is recommended that the tires are placed on the rear to prevent hydroplaning during wet road conditions. Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Things are a bit trickier with four- and all-wheel drive vehicles.
When do you need to increase the diameter of a tire?
While you’re adding width to your wheels, you may also want to increase your wheels’ diameter. Then you can fit a tire with a wider tread and a lower profile for better handling.