Needs New Tires? Visit Your GMC Dealership

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your tires gradually wear out over time, and they can also become damaged by problems like incorrect balance or poor wheel alignment. As your GMC dealer, we want to tell you about some signs that you may need to visit us for new tires fairly soon.

Need New Tires? Visit Your GMC Dealer Today

Bald Tires

It’s easy to spot a bald tire, and the surface is almost completely smooth. The tread on a tire slowly wears down due to friction with the surface. The tread plays an important role in driving, as it enables the tire to grip the surface effectively. It also assists braking by generating additional resistance against the surface, which enables your GMC to stop faster.

As the tread wears down, you’ll notice an increase in stopping distance and a decrease in brake responsiveness. These two issues are due to the reduced tread level. In addition, a reduced tread thickness places extra strain on your braking system and axles. A bald tire has no tread, and this can make it prone to skidding. Bald tires are also illegal to drive on, and you could receive a citation. We can easily replace a bald tire, and you’ll drive safely again.

Over-Inflated Tires

The front and rear tires on your GMC have set tire pressures. The correct pressure is determined by the designers who built your vehicle. Most drivers focus on under-inflated tires, and they are a problem. An over-inflated tire is just as dangerous. When you’re driving, friction against the surface causes the air inside a tire to heat up.

If your tires are correctly pressurized, the slight increase in pressure caused by the air heating up isn’t usually a problem. If a tire has too much air already, the additional pressure caused by the expanding air in the tire can cause it to blow out. We’ll correct the pressure in your tire or tires and check their condition to ensure they’re undamaged.

Tire Bubble

A tire bubble is a raised bulge on a tire. They are more common on the sidewall, which is the section of a tire that’s perpendicular to the surface. The sidewall is made from softer rubber than the tread, and it also lacks the steel and polymer bands that give the tread additional strength. A bubble is caused when part of the tire is trapped against a solid object.

One of the most common causes of this problem is accidentally striking the curb. A bubble stretches the rubber and creates a weakness. The weakened tire section can develop a leak, or it could potentially blow out. We can’t repair a bubble, but we can replace your tire.

If your tires are worn or damaged, visit our service department today at Bill Jackson Chevrolet GMC in Troy, AL.

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