Gregory Hyundai
Chicago Flat Tire Replacement
Ever wonder when to replace your worn car tires? The performance of your car’s tires is critical to the safety, performance and efficiency of your vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about 400 fatalities annually may have been attributed to tire failures. Most tires are designed to provide similar performance throughout their lives. However, at some point they start to lose performance in terms of their traction and braking ability. We at Gregory Hyundai know that there are things that you can do in order to determine that it’s time to stop on into our dealership to shop for a new set of tires for your vehicle.
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Look at the tread pattern on your tires. All tires sold in the U.S. have what are called “tread wear bars.” These are small bridges that form between your treads. Look at the tread pattern and you'll see the beginnings of these bars start to form between the treads, or running across the tires. As the tires wear, these bars will become flush (level or even) with the tire's tread. At this point, it's time to replace the tires.
You can also perform the “penny test.” Check the tread of car’s tires by taking a penny and placing it upside down in the center of the tread (the thickest part) with Lincoln facing you. If you can see the very top of Lincoln’s head or the copper above it, replace the tires immediately. If Lincoln’s hair on the top of his head is partially visible, it is time to go shopping for tires. If you cannot see the hair on the top of his head (if the coin is inserted enough that the tire tread is at least as deep as Lincoln’s forehead), your tires do not need replacing yet.
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The pros at Gregory Hyundai know that irregular tread wear can also signal a problem. Irregular tread wear can indicate a wheel misalignment, the need for a tire rotation, or both. Uneven tread wear is a sign that you need to take your car in for servicing. The primary function of tread on a tire is to divert water from beneath the tire to improve traction and avoid hydroplaning on wet roads. Tires become unsafe when they're worn, and once the tread is down to 1/16th of an inch, the tire is no longer safe. If uneven tire wear is extreme, or if tires wear-out much faster than expected, you should have Gregory Hyundai’s competent tire workshop check your suspension and correct, as necessary, before replacing tires. Improper alignment or worn suspension parts can dramatically shorten a tire's life. It is a good idea to have your tires rotated from front to rear in pairs. We will remove your front tires and move them to the rear and vice versa.
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In addition, Gregory Hyundai offers 24 hour Early Bird and Night-Owl Drop Off and 24 hour Roadside Service to our customers. If you have a flat tire, call us at Hyundai Roadside Assistance, and we will change the tire for you. You can also get a service loaner by appointment and a complementary shuttle to surrounding areas, as well as a free car wash and free multipoint inspection as a service customer. Gregory Hyundai aims to take care of all our customers. Give us a call today if you think you might need replacement tires or want to have our specialists check out your tire treads.
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