Tire failure is an incredibly common cause of vehicle failure that leads to the need for vehicle recovery and towing service. In this blog entry, Towing Chicago will detail the top signs that your vehicle requires tire replacement.
Tread Depth Issues
Tire treads provide friction based grips in both wet and dry weather conditions on the road by moving water aside on the road. The best tread depth for a tire must be above 1/16th inches – and if your tire tread depth is less than this, you need a new tire, as otherwise you’re risking hydroplaning!
Tread Wear Issues
This occurs when the small rubber hairs that help friction move away from the tire tread and grooves – indicating tread wear that tells you you need to replace your tires.
Sidewall Tire Punctures
If there’s a bulge, blister, or cut on your tire sidewall, your tire can’t handle pressure from uneven roads, making your car unbalanced. Hence, if there’s any potholes on the road, you can blow out your tires. If you notice any cracking or damage on your tire sidewalls, change your tires!
Tire Air Leaking
It’s common that there’s small air leaks in tires, and you can patch these. But if the PSI of your tires drops rapidly in a short amount of time, your tires are faulty and must be replaced immediately. Check your tire condition by running your hand over them and seeing if there’s any strange changes in your tire shape – you can also utilize air compressors to fill your tire and check if there’s leaks.
TMPS Tire Inflation Indicators
Tire pressure monitoring systems help alert you if any of your car’s tires aren’t inflated enough. Make sure your TPMS Indicator system is working properly by periodically getting it inspected by your automotive service provider – this system shows a yellow symbol when tire pressure is running low, and tires must be checked or replaced.