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Changing Your Car Tires? Here’s What You Must Know

How Do You Know When to Change Your Car Tires?

Most car owners already know that the parts of their car shall not last forever. They wear out over time and need to be changed when the time comes. Car tires are no exception to this. Constant use of automobiles leads to damages to the tires, and it then becomes imperative to change them. But how do you know when to change your car tires? Read this blog entry to understand all about it. Also, remember to browse through our inventory at Auction Direct USA in Rochester, Victor, and Durham to find the vehicle of your choice once you are done reading this.



Check for Minor and Major Damages

Close up of a car tire revealing its grooves
Man fixing tire of a vehicle

Contrary to what most people believe, you do not need to wait for colossal damages to your car tires before you change them. Check for minor damages or signs of the tires wearing out and change them if need be. You could save up tons of money in the long run.


(Also read: Differences Between All-Season and Winter Tires)


Check for Tire Pressure

There are ways to inflate your car tires to the desired level even after repeated use. However, after a certain point, you might not be able to get much use of the tires even after inflating them to the desired level. It is then that you need to consider changing your tires. Keep a weather eye on your car tires to make a conscious decision.

Check for Tread Wear

Tires need to be replaced at once when their treads look too worn out. You can find out if the tread is too worn out by inserting a penny into the tire’s grooves and checking how deep the penny goes in. If the penny goes in less than 2mm, you will need to change the tires.

Follow the points mentioned above to understand when it is time to change your car tires. You could also visit our dealership to schedule service or check our range of vehicle maintenance services.