Tire Replacement in Waverly, Ohio at Hometown Chevrolet

Tires are a significant safety feature of your car. Without functioning tires, your stopping power is limited, and you could slip when you need to stay put most. Getting your tires changed at the appropriate intervals is crucial.

Why Tire Replacement is Important

Tires are essential to your safety. You need their grip to be able to stop on a dime. You also need good tread on your tires for when you drive in slippery conditions like snow or rain.

When You Should Get Tire Replacement

A new set of tires is needed generally once every six years or about every 50,000 miles driven in your car. Never use tires longer than ten years. If you’re losing performance when you need it, or if you see that the tread depth on your tires is low, it may be time for a new set of tires.

The Tire Replacement Process

Here’s what happens when your service technician changes your tires.

1. Raise the Vehicle
   This is necessary to remove the wheels
2. Remove the Wheels
   This is done by loosening the lug nuts in a star pattern.
3. Deflate the Old Tires and Take Them Off of the Rim
   A tire changer helps make this happen
4. Put the New Tires on the Rim and Inflate
   Sealing the valve stem in place is critical
5. Balance the Tires
   This is done with a tire balancer
6. Reinstall the Wheels
   Lug nuts are tightened in a star pattern

Cost of Tire Replacement

Because there are so many different types of tires available, there is a wide range of costs for your next tire replacement. Tires can range from between $50-$1000 each. The labor costs are more straightforward, though, and the range is between $50-$300.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

You’ll want to be specific with your service technician about what you’re looking for in your next set of tires. Tell your service technician how you plan to use the car and how you usually drive. Also, inform your service technician of any other issues your vehicle has that could change the equation.

Signs of a Quality Tire Replacement

One of the best ways to tell whether you had a good tire replacement is by being able to drive smoothly and stop quickly with full inflation the whole time. If you notice vibration while you drive, that’s a sign the tires weren’t correctly balanced during installation. If there’s anything else fishy about your tire change, you may have had a shoddy tire change.

Caring for Your Vehicle After an Tire Replacement

Keep track of the mileage that you had your Tire Replacement at so you know when to bring it in next. If you’re ever concerned about your engine, it’s never a bad bet to check the dipstick to see if something is going on with the oil.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Tire Replacement

Getting tire rotations is crucial for preserving the lifespan of your tires. When you get them regularly, you balance out the wear that occurs in the tires, making them last longer. One great way to tell when it’s time for a tire rotation is to check for uneven tread depth with a coin.

Contact Our Service Department in Waverly, Ohio

Hometown Chevrolet is here to help you find the proper new tires for you and your vehicle. We’re here to help with any auto care you need. When you’re ready, you can schedule service online or by giving us a call at 740-835-4221. You’re also welcome to drop by when we’re open. Our service department at Hometown Chevrolet is here to make it all easy for you.