Your Tires
DO YOU
NEED NEW TIRES?
You need to be aware of three
things when deciding if you need
new tires: tread wear, exposure
to the elements and tire age.
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AIR
PRESSURE
Keeping the correct air pressure
in your tires helps your tires
last longer, helps your car
handle better and safer, and
helps you save money.
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LOAD INDEX
The load index indicates the
load-carrying capacity of a
tire. In other words, it tells
you how much weight your tire
can support.
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SPEED
RATING
The speed rating of a tire
indicates the speed category (or
range of speeds) at which the
tire can carry a load under
specified service conditions.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)
TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring
System, is an electronic system
that alerts you with a dashboard
indicator light when your car's
tire pressure falls to the point
of needing inflation.
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PURCHASING AND MOUNTING TIRES
Generally,
new tires provide increased
resistance to hydroplaning due
to their full tread depth. With
new tires on the rear, an
oversteer skidding condition may
be more easily avoided.
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TIRE
SERVICES
When it comes to tires, we are
the professionals. Our
technicians will fully inspect
your tires to make the right
recommendations concerning
repair or replacement. We offer
a full line of tires and tire
services.
Our tire services include:
1. TIRE MOUNTING
American Tire and
Auto ensures proper mounting of
your new tires by providing our
stores with state-of-the-art
equipment...equipment designed
to handle almost all tire and
rim combinations.
2. TIRE ROTATION
Most manufacturers recommend
that tires should be rotated on
a scheduled basis. We can help
you get maximum life from your
tire investment.
3. TIRE BALANCING
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Computerized electronic wheel balance
4. FLAT REPAIR
Our technicians are flat tire
experts. We'll examine your
flat tire to see if it has a
repairable condition. If it can
be repaired, we'll use the
proper materials and procedures
to fix it right. More extensive
damage to your tire may mean
replacing the tire completely.
Ask an auto advisor for
assistance, and we'll get you
back on the road quickly.
5. FREE INSPECTION
Having the tires inspected
regularly can help you avoid
dangerous tire conditions and
prolong the life of your tires.
We provide a free inspection
service and show you what signs
of potential tire failure to
look for so you can be confident
on the road.
Our free inspection includes:
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- overall condition
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- wear evaluation
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- air pressure check and refill to the appropriate level if needed
Remember, proper tire inflation is important. Don't hesitate to ask for help in knowing how to ensure your tires are inflated properly.