James Martin Chevrolet

Detroit’s #1 Chevy Dealer

Sep 16, 2023
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Tires are one of the most important Chevy parts for your car. Having good-performing tires can make all the difference when it comes to a vehicle’s handling, fuel efficiency, and most importantly, safety. The experts at James Martin Chevrolet are here to provide some signs that might point to needing new tires.

1.   Low Tire Tread

When the tread on your tires becomes too worn, your tires can struggle to grip the road, which makes driving dangerous. Your tires can also be more susceptible to blowouts and punctures.

2.   Uneven Tire Wear

Uneven tire wear can lead to poor gas mileage and instances of your vehicle pulling to one side. Uneven wear can often be caused by misaligned wheels or overinflated tires. Either way, you’ll likely need replacements.

3.   Bulges in Tires

Bulges in tires can be caused by impact damage, which means the integrity of the tire has been compromised and should be replaced immediately. Tires with bulges are not safe to drive on and should be repaired before any further driving is done, as they can lead to a blowout.

4.   Excess Noise

Tires help keep the cabin quiet when you drive. If the tires themselves are noisy, they need to be inspected. Excess road noise from tires can indicate uneven wear or alignment issues.

5.   Vibration/Shaking When Driving

When your tires shake during driving, they’ll likely need to be replaced. Vibration indicates improper balance, separated tire tread, or damaged wheels.

Buy New Tires in Detroit, MI

Our service center is here to help make sure that you get every Chevrolet service task checked off of your to-do list, and that includes tire inspections and replacements. Stop by James Martin Chevrolet to have our trained and knowledgeable service technicians take a look – staying safe on the road is worth it.