Volvo Tire Care and Replacement

6 Benefits To Replacing Your Tires

1. Safety. Having a new set of tires will provide a cushion of safety

2. Increased Performance

3. Better Gas Mileage

4. Improved Traction

5. A Better Driving Experience

6. Excessive Wear
    

When should you replace your tires

Your tires may look fine but, then again, they've been on your car a long time. So you might have the nagging thought: When should I change my tires?

In addition to a blowout or a flat, there are two factors that will help you determine when you should replace your tires: tread depth and manufacture date.

When the tread is worn down, tires lose traction during braking and won't grip the road well when driving in the rain, ice and snow. But even if there's plenty of tread left, tires should be replaced if they're too old, at least every six years. That's because over time, the rubber will dry and crack, possibly leading to a blowout or flat tire.

Why should I replace my tires?

Knowing how often to replace tires isn't just about taking good care of your vehicle and preventing expensive mistakes. Tires are an extremely important part of your vehicle's safety.

Worn or old tires can lead to a variety of problems, including:

• Compromised road grip due to a worn-down tread

• Blowouts that leave you stranded or even cause you to crash

• Difficulty stopping and braking effectively

Additionally, uneven wheel alignments and balance problems will not only cause irregular and premature tire wear, they can cause expensive problems for your vehicle, leaving you dealing with a hefty car repair bill in the future.
Each year, roughly 11,000 tire-related wrecks occur on the road. Don't blow off tire maintenance as something only car people do. Every driver on the road should are about the health and safety of their passengers and vehicles.
 

How do I know if I need it?

To know if you need to replace your tires check your tread depth and if it is lower than 5/32 inches and has abundant cracks or bubbles it's probably time to replace them. If there is uneven wear of tires you could also have uneven wheel alignment problems.

Dry cracks, also on the side of the tire can also indicate they need to be replaced.

Finally, if you have protrusions that come out of the side of the tire it's time to replace them.

How long will it last?

On average, people drive between 12,000 to 15,000 miles a year, which means the average good quality all-season tire will last somewhere between three and five years, depending on maintenance, driving style and conditions, etc.

Why do this with us?

You should always have your Volvo tires inspected at Huntington Volvo.

Huntington Volvo can generally replace tires much quicker than independent tire centers because their technicians are factory-trained and carry original manufacturer components & tools. In some cases, these OEM tools are required.

We will inspect your tires for free

Volvo Factory-trained mechanics can commonly repair damaged tires without replacing them. Our technicians will save you time and money!

Purchasing tires with Huntington Volvo can include added warranties not available through non-franchise service centers.

When it comes to replacing the tires on your Volvo, it's important to do so on time without procrastination. 

Huntington Volvo will audit your tires for free during every visit, but you should consult your Volvo owner's manual for the recommended maintenance schedule related to tire replacement for confirmation.