When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining.
See Tire Inspection and Tire Rotation for more information.
The rubber in tires ages over time.
This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced.
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle.
Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging. This area should be free of grease, gasoline, or other substances that can deteriorate rubber.
Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving. When storing a vehicle for at least a month, remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires.
See also:
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance does not
cover or reimburse services for the
following:
- Events caused by fraud or bad
faith by the driver.
- Vehicle immobilization
situations due to a major force
or ...
Calling for Service
When calling Roadside Service,
have the following information
ready:
- Your name, home address, and
home telephone number.
- Telephone number of your
location.
- Location of the vehicle.
- ...
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
- Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
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