Guideline on Buying Tires Your Ultimate Tire Repairing Guide | страница 6

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Maintain Your Tire Properly but Be
Prepared to Talk to Auto Repair
Mechanics
Check your tires closely. You have to understand the fact that car tires take a lot
of abuse, which is why it is important to check them regularly for any wear and
tear. Many people think that a flat tire is the only type of tire damage, but that is
certainly not the case. The truth is that many times the tire will continue to perform
reasonably well even though when it has sustained some serious damage. For
instance, you may never notice that your tire has lost a portion of its sidewall unless
you check for such issues as closely as possible.
Look for any bulges and cuts in the tires. Again, it is usually harder to detect cuts
and bulges. You may have a lump or bulge visible in the sidewall or notice a
missing chunk of rubber only when you examine the tire carefully. Such signs of
damage are the result of a hard impact – you may have it when your car hits a
pothole or a rock. Therefore, it is recommended to go see auto repair mechanics
after you have hit a pothole because such accidents can cause serious damage
to the inner structure of your tire. Such accidents almost always lead to a
misaligned wheel that can also damage tires over time. Moreover, you should
regularly check the outer and inner sidewall surfaces for cuts and bulges, but even
such damage can compromise the overall quality and integrity of your tire.
Look for the signs of uneven wear. For this, you should examine the tire treads
closely. It is important to ensure that they are worn evenly across the width. You
should also check the recommended tread-depth mentioned in the owner's
manual. In case of any signs of uneven wear, you should see a technician. You are
likely to have a misaligned wheel if you notice more wear on the inner portion of
the tread as compared to the wear on the outside. Do not ignore such signs and
let a professional evaluate the overall condition of your tire to avoid any further
complications.