A New Year’s Resolution: Check Your Tires!
Many people are busy making resolutions for the coming year. Because the New Year continues to present financial challenges, you may need to hold onto your current car a little longer than you expected. Don't overlook the small, but important, responsibilities that will help make your vehicle last, including taking care of your tires.
Checking your tires is a resolution that should be at the top of your list. Avoid being left stranded on a cold day on the side of the road, or worse yet, involved in an accident due to poor tires on icey roads.
New Year's Resolution: Maintain Tire Safety!
With the snowy and icy conditions hitting many parts of the county, many people have put their winter tires back into service. If you did not have them inspected by your mechanic for any necessary tire repair, be sure to schedule a tire service as soon as possible. For safety's sake, be sure the tread is sufficient for icy conditions and that the inflation pressure is correct. If your winter tires have reached a remaining tread depth of approximately 4/32nds, you should consider replacing them!
Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when driving with winter tires:
- To help maintain stability and control of your vehicle in severe snow conditions, the RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association) recommends installing winter tires in sets of fours to optimize the performance benefits.
- Traction control or four-wheel drive offers a false sense of security in winter conditions. Traction control/ABS is designed for vehicle stability, power transmission and controlled braking. It does NOT optimize traction or grip during all types of winter driving maneuvers.
- Look for the Severe Snow Conditions Symbol when shopping for winter tires. It is located on the sidewall, indicating that the meets the snow traction standard recognized by the RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association).
- When it is time to remove your winter tires, store them in a cool, dry and preferably shaded or dark location (ideally in a basement or garage), raised up off the floor on a pallet or rack, sidewall to sidewall.
Remember: If you are re-installing winter tires on your vehicle, have them inspected for possible damage and adequate tread depth.
Need an inspection of your winter tires? Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians at Gary's Quality Automotive by calling (308) 381-2295 or go on-line at https://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE and Doniphan, NE.
Many people are busy making resolutions for the coming year. Because the New Year continues to present financial challenges, you may need to hold onto your current car a little longer than you expected. Don't overlook the small, but important, responsibilities that will help make your vehicle last, including taking care of your tires.
Checking your tires is a resolution that should be at the top of your list. Avoid being left stranded on a cold day on the side of the road, or worse yet, involved in an accident due to poor tires on icey roads.
New Year's Resolution: Maintain Tire Safety!
With the snowy and icy conditions hitting many parts of the county, many people have put their winter tires back into service. If you did not have them inspected by your mechanic for any necessary tire repair, be sure to schedule a tire service as soon as possible. For safety's sake, be sure the tread is sufficient for icy conditions and that the inflation pressure is correct. If your winter tires have reached a remaining tread depth of approximately 4/32nds, you should consider replacing them!
Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when driving with winter tires:
- To help maintain stability and control of your vehicle in severe snow conditions, the RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association) recommends installing winter tires in sets of fours to optimize the performance benefits.
- Traction control or four-wheel drive offers a false sense of security in winter conditions. Traction control/ABS is designed for vehicle stability, power transmission and controlled braking. It does NOT optimize traction or grip during all types of winter driving maneuvers.
- Look for the Severe Snow Conditions Symbol when shopping for winter tires. It is located on the sidewall, indicating that the meets the snow traction standard recognized by the RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association).
- When it is time to remove your winter tires, store them in a cool, dry and preferably shaded or dark location (ideally in a basement or garage), raised up off the floor on a pallet or rack, sidewall to sidewall.
Remember: If you are re-installing winter tires on your vehicle, have them inspected for possible damage and adequate tread depth.
Need an inspection of your winter tires? Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians at Gary's Quality Automotive by calling (308) 381-2295 or go on-line at https://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE and Doniphan, NE.
