Tire Repair Solutions Made Easy

1. Tire Repair Solutions Made Easy

2. Synopsis • Knowing When to Replace Your Vehicle Tires • Tire Repair - Not What It Used To Be • What You Should Know About Choosing the Right Tires • Auto Tire Shop • Why You Should Never Drive on a Flat Tire

3. Knowing When to Replace Your Vehicle Tires • The Penny Test • For this process, you will have to insert a penny into the most shallow tread groove of the tire. Make sure the penny is in a downward facing position. If the top of the head is still visible, then you need to replace the tires as soon as possible. • Tire Bar Wear • Take a closer look at your tire and you’ll see narrow bands. These bands appear in the groove across the tread of a tire otherwise known as wear indicators. If these indicators are even with the tire’s tread, then it means you’ve gone past the limits of the tire treads hence it’s time to get a new one. • Do I Need to Replace Worn Tire • Yes, it must be replaced. Many drivers have been penalized severely for driving on worn out, used tires and you don’t want to dance to the rhythms of the law. The legal minimum for tire tread depth is 2/32 inch. As a matter of fact, driving on worn tires endangers your life so why risk it. If you discover that your tires are worn out, do well to replace them as fast as possible.

4. Tire Repair - Not What It Used To Be • Separation Danger • Plugs have the tendency to separate from the tire especially in situations where the tire is exposed to enormous heat as a result of increased speed. Therefore no professional tire repair shop will gamble with the decision of using just the plugs alone in tire repairs because it poses great danger and could lead to an accident. • Plugs and Patches • These days the patch and plug come as a single unit, so all that the professional needs to do are carry out the repair work, wait a little while and then inflate and mount the tire back on the vehicle. • Do-It-Yourself • Bear in mind that with the tire plugging, repairs of the tire can be done by anybody regardless of your location and knowledge of the act. Most of these repair kits come with all the

5. What You Should Know About Choosing the Right Tires • Determine the Size of Your Tire • There are different tire sizes hence it is important to know the right size for your vehicle. Sizes vary from 13 inches to 22 inches. Check the information placard on the inside of the driver’s side door. That way, you can determine the specific tire size of your vehicle. • Choose Your Tire Type • Most car owners have issues when it comes to choosing the right tires, and the situation worsens if they are shopping as a first timer. The various types of tires available include high performance, all-terrain, all-season, summer, touring, winter etc. • How to Identify the Right One • The next thing to consider knows what unique qualities each tire type has to offer. These include brand, cost, durability, and appearance. You need to learn to choose the perfect tire out of a selection of high quality and durable tires.

6. Auto Tire Shop • Regular visits to an auto tire shop enable your vehicle to maintain a safe state while also improving its overall performance. • Your car brake system is checked and put in order. Since the vehicle braking system is tied to the tires, these professionals ensure that it’s functioning at its expected level to avoid accidents while driving. • When the need arises for replacement of your vehicle tires, visiting an auto tire shop will enable you to make a well-informed choice on the choice of a tire for your vehicle. This is because at these shops you are presented with lots of replacement options ranging from High performance, Mud and snow, Off-the-road (OTR), Aircraft and all-terrain tires among others. • Auto tire shops also offer wheel alignment and balancing services. Having these services carried out on your vehicle will offer your wheels lubrication and evaluation of other wheel components that have lost its balance as a result of pressure, driving through rough paths, accidents, wear and tear etc. • At auto tire shops you are assured of warranty and guarantee on repairs and sales.

7. Why You Should Never Drive on a Flat Tire • Avoid driving on a flat tire. Once the tire goes flat it should be immediately replaced to avoid damage to the rim. But in some cases, exceptions could be made in situations where the tire could go flat in areas that are too dangerous to park and replace. In addition, one rarely anticipate a flat tire while driving considering the fact that it often takes less than a minute for a tire to go completely flat especially when it gets punctured by nails or other sharp objects while in motion • It’s also very important to always be cautious of the state of your vehicle tires before driving out of the garage. While driving, stay conscious and alert. This will put you in the perfect state of mind to control your wheels should your tires suddenly go flat while speeding.

8. The End For further information, please visit: https://autobahntires.ca/services/tire-repair/ Autobahn Tires 140 Doughton rd. unit 2, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K1R3 Phone 905-660-2772 647-297-9659