Old tires are a serious problem and are often under-reported and lack awareness. It is probably the most serious threat to your life when it comes to your vehicle and to the millions of other drivers world-wide. Even if you are mostly a city-driver who only makes short trips, tire failure can still affect you. The common threat across the board is tire aging. It has recently been discovered that tires older than 6 years, whether still on a vehicle or just bought in a store and installed on a vehicle, can easily self-destruct at highway speeds.

The common myth? Tires are not defective until cracks in the rubber appear. Tread can actually separate from the tire causing catastrophic failure, and there is no tell tale cracking to warn you. Tires can dry out, and with today’s rubber, there may not be any visible signs a failure is happening until a fatal accident occurs. Scary, right?  Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits (not carrying more weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires.

Here at our auto repair shop, we can help you choose the right tires for your individual vehicle to maximize performance and increase your safety. We sell all major brands and sizes and our tire replacement services include mounting and balancing, valve stems, tire disposal and our Tire Protection Plan. This plan covers tire repair (when applicable), prorated warranty if not repairable, and free tire rotation every 6,000 miles. In addition to sales, we also provide tire repairs and tire rotation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, proper tire maintenance and tire replacement along with careful driving can also:

– Improve vehicle handling;
– Help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and crashes;
– Improve fuel economy; and
– Increase the life of your tires.

Contact our auto repair shop and let us take a look at your tires. Older tires should be replaced when necessary or at least inspected. We want to keep you safer, longer!