Tire Safety Concerns: How Old is Too Old?



Are you driving your vehicle in one of the most dangerous of conditions, poorly performing tires that are past their life-span? If you have to inflate the tire on a regular basis, or find yourself worried in the least about the health of any of your tires, then it is well worth your time to have them inspected by us during a routine wheel balancing and wheel alignment tire service. Driving on poorly performing tires greatly increases the probability of dangerous situations such as hydro-planning or freeway blow-out.

Are you driving your vehicle in one of the most dangerous of conditions, poorly performing tires that are past their life-span? If you have to inflate the tire on a regular basis, or find yourself worried in the least about the health of any of your tires, then it is well worth your time to have them inspected by us during a routine wheel balancing and wheel alignment tire service. Driving on poorly performing tires greatly increases the probability of dangerous situations such as hydro-planning or freeway blow-out.

Tires not only have a usage life, they also have an age life, and when they sit and experience rotting or separation, it may not always be evident to even the most aware of auto owners. This is why routine inspection is more than just measuring tread. Our ASE certified mechanic are more than aware of this, and will offer you the best advice for the purchase of a new tire if necessary. We can assess the wear on your tires, rotate them if necessary and look for