Is tire rotation included in warranty?
New-car tires are not covered by the vehicle’s basic warranty. Make sure you keep the tires properly inflated and hold onto receipts from any tire rotations you have done, just in case you need to file a warranty claim and are asked to prove that the tires were properly maintained.
What mileage should the tires be rotated?
6,000 to 8,000 miles
During rotation, each tire and wheel is removed from your vehicle and moved to a different position to ensure that all tires wear evenly and last longer. Tires should be rotated every six months or 6,000 to 8,000 miles.
How long is America’s tires warranty?
36 months
This warranty is valid for 36 months from the date of purchase or when the tire reaches 3/32 of an inch. Whichever occurs first. A tire is considered worn out when it has a 3/32 inch of an inch or less tread depth.
What should I look for in a tire inspection?
Tires should be inspected visually and the tread measured with a tread depth gauge calibrated in 32nds of an inch if the tire does not have tread wear indicators. No tire will be considered to be in safe operating condition unless it meets the visual and tread depth requirements set forth in the state regulations.
Do you need a Jack to rotate your tires?
Pep Boys has all of the ramps, car jacks, car dollies and engine hoists and stands you need to support your vehicle and help you rotate your tires. You might use the jack that came with your car for this job, but it is not recommended. It’s designed to lift your car only long enough for a quick tire change.
What’s the correct way to rotate your tires?
To rotate non-directional tires, use the cross pattern. For cars with rear-wheel drive, move the front tires to the opposite sides of the rear: left-front to right-rear and right-front to left-rear. The rear tires are moved straight forward. Here’s how it looks visually: *On vehicles with front-wheel drive, do the opposite.
When to get tire inspection sticker in Texas?
Tire with tread wear indicators worn so that the tread wear indicators contact the road in any two adjacent major grooves in the center or middle of the tire. The State of Texas offers a five (5) day grace period for vehicle owners to get their inspection sticker.
To rotate non-directional tires, use the cross pattern. For cars with rear-wheel drive, move the front tires to the opposite sides of the rear: left-front to right-rear and right-front to left-rear. The rear tires are moved straight forward. Here’s how it looks visually: *On vehicles with front-wheel drive, do the opposite.
Can a spare tire be rotated to a new tire?
After a spare tire has aged without use, it should be maintained as the spare rather than rotated into service with newer tires.
Pep Boys has all of the ramps, car jacks, car dollies and engine hoists and stands you need to support your vehicle and help you rotate your tires. You might use the jack that came with your car for this job, but it is not recommended. It’s designed to lift your car only long enough for a quick tire change.
When to check air pressure on a spare tire?
If you do have a temporary spare, your routine tire rotations provide an excellent opportunity to inspect the spare tire and check its air pressure, When checking a temporary spare’s air pressure, keep in mind that temporary spare tires typically require a much higher air pressure than regular tires.