Do I need new tires?
Anchor Nissan suggests you check your tire tread every 3,000 miles. Here are two simple tests:
1) Take the Penny Test: Simply insert a penny into your tire's tread groove with Lincoln's head upside down and facing you. If you can see all of Lincoln's head, it's time to replace your tires.
2) Check the Tread Wear Indicator Bar: Located at the bottoms of the tread grooves in several locations around the tire. When a tire is so worn that these bars become visibly flush with the adjacent tread ribs, it's time to replace the tire.
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Know Your Wear Patterns
When wear patterns emerge, they can indicate problems with your tires or your vehicle that reduce the useful life of a tire. Have your tires checked by one of Anchors technicians if you notice any of these:Wear on both edges: UNDER INFLATION Under inflation increases the tread wear on a tire's outside edges and generates excessive heat reducing tire toughness. Soft tires also increases rolling resistance which reducing fuel economy.
Wear in center: OVER INFLATION Over inflation increases wear on the center tread. Cups or dips in the tread: WORN PARTS Cupping or dipping is most common on front tires, although rear tires can cup as well.
Sawtooth edges: MISALIGNMENT Misalignment causes erratic scrubbing against the road giving the tire's edges a saw tooth or feathered appearance.
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Proper Inflation
Proper tire inflation is essential for safe driving and long tire life. It's wise to check your tires air pressure at least once a month with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Be sure to check pressure while your tires are cold and have not been used recently. Even driving a mile will cause your tire pressure to increase and give you an inaccurate reading.If you see your tire with a noticeable sag each week this may indicate a possible tire or wheel assembly problem.
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