Don’t Let Tire Wear Sneak Up on You

Discover the Main Culprit

The Truth About Tire Wear

Unfortunately, there’s very little you can do to avoid road hazards in your tires. However, you can avoid tire wear over time with our tips. Check out the tips and learn how to avoid premature tire wear.

The Number One Reason For Instant Tire Wear

If your tires show center wear of the contact point on the tires, you may have overinflated tires, reducing the tire’s contact through bulging. Or perhaps you have a powerful car with a lot of torque. You’ll notice center tread war due to torque if that’s the case. If you find that you’re having shoulder wear on your tires, you may find that your tires are under-inflated. Another cause of shoulder wear is a problem with your alignment and suspension. If you find yourself running into curbs frequently, your tires may show curb rash as a result. Curb rash can damage your tires, including cuts and other problems that lead to blowouts. Maybe you notice that the sidewall of your tires is thinner than the tread. Inflating to the correct pressure for your tires will often fix the problem. If you see debris on the road, you’ll want to avoid it. You never know when a dangerous road hazard will cause tire punctures. Cupping wear is often harder to see than common tread wear. Your suspension system may be the cause of cupping wear on your tires. When combined with road hazards, you’ll likely get feathering as well and find wear on tread blocks.

We Are Tire Experts

In central Virginia, the tire experts can be found at Ferber’s Tire & Auto Service. They’re happy to handle everything from new tires to tire repairs for you. They’ll even check your tire pressure to ensure your tires wear evenly. The ASE-certified technicians will thoroughly inspect your car and handle any necessary maintenance or repair services. If your car needs to stay at the shop for service, Ferber’s Tire & Auto Service has a free shuttle service you can use, or they’ll arrange a rideshare for you. Get updates on your repair via email or text message from our mechanics. Check out tires online for your vehicle and then call them to make an appointment to install them.