What is that old slogan? “There is a lot riding on your tires”? Everyone has heard it, but even as often as it’s been repeated, it is actually quite true. There IS a lot riding on your tires. Your vehicle and all its passengers rely on the tires to be in good working shape in order to reach whatever destination you’ve chosen, and vehicles with damaged or worn tires are demonstrably less safe than those with healthy tires. The good news is that you can check the health of your tires by yourself, and the team at LP & Sons in DeLand FL are here to teach you how to do just that.
The Penny Test
Part of making sure your tires are in good health is testing the tread depth. All you need to do to test it is grab a penny. If you place a penny between the treads of your tire and look at it from the side, you should not be able to see the top of ole’ Honest Abe’s head. If you can, that means your tire treads are dangerously worn and your tires must be replaced. Driving on worn tires is a major cause of auto accidents, so you’ll want to make sure your tires are healthy each time you drive.
Checking For Damage
While you inspect your treads, you should check your tires for damage as well. It is easier than most think to pick up a nail or screw or to hit a pothole at just the right angle to create a slow leak. Examining the sidewall and treads for damage should be a part of any tire safety check, and at LP & Sons in DeLand FL, we can help if you do find damage. This can often be a simple plug to fix a slow leak, or if a replacement is required, we can help with that too!
Keep Up With Your Tires
Checking your tires for tread wear and damage should be something you do often. You spend a lot of time in your vehicle, and you need it to be as safe as possible. So next time you go to hop in your car, grab a penny and do a quick spot check. If you find wear or damage, give the team at LP & Sons in DeLand FL a call. We can help either repair or replace your tires, and we will work with you on making sure your car’s tires are in the best shape possible at all times. Give us a call or swing by our shop today!