Tires, like all vehicle parts, slowly wear out due to age. They’re also exposed to constant friction when you’re driving and are also affected by environmental conditions. In addition, issues like alignment problems, incorrect balance, and lack of rotation will all take their toll. As your trusted Nissan dealer, here are some signs you may need to visit us for new tires.
Tire Vibrations
If you’re driving and feel vibrations, you could have a tire problem. Your tires are correctly balanced when your Nissan is new, but their balance can change over time due to wear and tear, shock issues, or misalignment. Unbalanced tires don’t touch the ground evenly, and this produces a patchy wear pattern on the tread.
Vibrating tires can also be caused by a fault inside the tire, as the internal layers could be separating. Our technicians will need to check your tires to find the cause of the problem. We can help correct tire imbalance using our computerized wheel balancing machine. Shocks and other components can be checked and repaired or replaced if necessary. We can’t repair internal tire issues, but we can replace your tire to help fix the problem.
Sidewall Damage
The tire sidewalls are the sections of a tire that are perpendicular to the ground. They’re made from softer, more flexible rubber than the tire tread. This flexibility provides a slight shock-absorbing benefit when driving and braking but does make them more likely to get damaged. They also don’t contain the metal and polymer reinforcement built into the tread.
Sharp objects like stones or glass on the road can damage the sidewall and cause leaks. In addition, the sidewalls can be damaged by accidentally bumping the tires. If this happens, a tire bubble can form, and this air-filled bubble makes the tire more prone to a blowout. We’ll examine your sidewalls and can replace the tire if it’s damaged.
Tread Center Wear
If you check your tread and notice the center is more worn than the edges, your tires are likely overinflated. The edges of overinflated tires lift slightly off the surface, increasing the weight placed in the center of the tread and increasing its damage. Overinflated tires are also more likely to blow out due to their increased internal pressure.
We can easily correct your tire pressure, and we’ll inspect your tires to ensure they’re still safe. If they’re severely worn, we can replace them to help reduce the chance of an accident and improve vehicle handling and braking.
Buy New Nissan Tires in College Park, MD Today!
Tire problems are easy to resolve and give the peace of mind that you can drive safely. Contact our service department today at DARCARS Nissan of College Park.
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