Helpful tips for your tires!

How do you know if you need new tires?
Tire wear depends on several factors, including your driving style and tire maintenance habits. Wrong size load and speed rating can void your warranty. But one sure way to know when to replace your tires is when treadwear indicators appear. A tire's built-in treadwear indicators are "wear bars" that look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread and appear when it's time to replace the tire.
You also need a new tire if:
You can see three or more treadwear indicators around the tire
Cord or fabric is showing through the rubber
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric
The tire has a bulge or split
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can't be repaired correctly

Another service that can improve the life of your tires is filling them with Nitrogen. Nitrogen in tires is becoming a popular replacement for standard air. Nitrogen is all around us-- the air we breathe is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and the rest is small amounts of other gasses. When it comes to tire inflation, nitrogen has many advantages over oxygen. With nitrogen tire inflation, improvements can be noted in a vehicle's handling, fuel efficiency and tire life through better tire pressure retention, improved fuel economy and cooler running tire temperatures.

Here at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac, we are offering Nitrogen in your tires for a minimal charge. Please contact Doug MacAteer, our Service Manager, 704-220-1477, to schedule your appointment.

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