Car tires aren’t something that most drivers think about. These four pieces of rubber are essential for your car, as they allow your BMW to move. Tires will suffer damage over time due to abrasion with the surface, weather, and other issues. To keep you safe on the road, your BMW dealer would like you to know some of the signs that you need to see us for new tires.
3 Signs You Need New Tires From Your BMW Dealer
Cracks in the Tires
Your tires are made from strong vulcanized rubber, but they will eventually show signs of wear. Over time, the rubber will start to become less flexible. This isn’t usually noticeable when you’re driving, but it will affect the tire’s health. Water, mud, and even sunlight will take the toll, and the less flexible rubber will start to develop hairline cracks.
The heat generated by the tires on the road surface will gradually cause these cracks to expand, both into and across the tire surface. Eventually, a crack will become deep enough to cause a leak. The cracks are also points of weakness in a tire and could lead to a blowout. Our technicians will examine your tires, and we can quickly fit new ones if they’re damaged.
Bald Tires
The tread is the complex raised pattern on the part of your tires in contact with the surface. This tread helps to keep you stable when you move by tightly gripping the road surface. Tread also helps to push water, mud, and slush out of the way. The network of grooves between the tread funnels the liquid back and away from the tires.
A bald tire is a tire that’s tread has completely worn off. Its smooth surface provides no grip on the surface, and this makes bald tires dangerous to drive on. This danger is increased if you drive on wet or muddy surfaces, as your wheels could start to spin. If you have a bald tire, call us right away so we can replace it.
Bubble in the Tire
A tire bubble is a raised section on the tire that bulges out. This bubble is formed when a section of the tire is pinched against a solid object. A bubble could form if part of your tire is accidentally caught against the curb when you park. It’s a pocket of air, and it can make driving dangerous.
The air in your tires heats up as you drive, and this increases the tire pressure. A bubble can easily cause a blowout. We can’t repair a bubble, but we can replace your tire.
If your tires show signs of wear, come in and see us at Tom Bush BMW Orange Park.
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