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Checking for Tire Treadwear Patterns

July 28th, 2009 slongo No comments

Step 1
Check the inner and outer edges of the tire for wear. If either or both areas of the tire are worn down, this can indicate over-inflation. Wear on either edge is usually indicative of a wheel misalignment.

Step 2
Examine the middle of the tire. If the tread is worn in this area, the tires might be over-inflated.

Step 3
Look for random spots of wear, or bald spots. This type of tread wear means that the tires need to be balanced, or could mean that the suspension system is in need of repair.

Step 4
Note if the outer edges of the front tires are worn. This could simply mean that you are taking turns too quickly, resulting in tread wear.

Step 5
Compare the wear pattern on both front tires if you have front-wheel drive. The same pattern on both tires indicates that the tires need to be rotated on a more frequent basis.

Step 6
Take notice of any visible tread wear indicators. Most tires have horizontal bands that become visible once the tires have worn down to a certain point. Seeing these bands means the tires need to be replaced.

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Tire Pros New Blog

July 9th, 2009 admin No comments

Welcome to the tirepros.com new blog site.  Because we’re experts on the topic of tires, we wanted to create our own blog to share with consumers. At Tire Pros, tires is what we do. And we know what works best based on your specific driving patterns, preferred requirements and price ranges.

We have our team of experts in various categories (i.e. performance, off-road, touring) who will be sharing some very useful information to help you before your next tire purchase. In addition, we’ll also be providing tire tips for ongoing care so you can get the most out of your tires and protect your investment.

Team Tire Pros

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