Your tires are a crucial part of your vehicle, although they are often overlooked. Routine Mercedes-Benz tire service at Mercedes-Benz of Asheville is designed to limit undue wear and increase the lifespan of your tires.
Tire Maintenance
Routine tire rotations, which include switching your tires’ positions on your vehicle, are a crucial part of tire service. There are different tire rotation patterns, which are dependent on your vehicle and its drivetrain.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
As a general rule of thumb, you should rotate your tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, although it can vary depending on your tires and driving style. It’s also important for you to personally inspect your tires regularly to check their inflation and tread.
Tire Inflation
On average, most cars and SUVs have a recommended PSI (pounds per square inch) of 32 to 35, although not every vehicle is the same. We encourage you to review your owner’s manual to see the recommendations for your specific vehicle.
Tire Tread
If your tread has become too bald, you run the risk of losing traction on the road. At a bare minimum, we recommend that tires have at least 4/32 of an inch of tread.
Tire Replacement
No matter how well you care for your tires, they’ll eventually need to be replaced. It’s not safe to use tires that are past their prime.
If you notice these signs, it’s time to replace your tires:
- Tread is below 4/32 of an inch
- Bulges or cracks in the sidewalls
- Frequently low tire pressure
- Tires over 10 years old
Schedule Tire Service Today
To limit undue wear, make sure that you keep up with routine tire maintenance. If you need service or are due for new tires, we’re happy to help. Reach out to Mercedes-Benz of Asheville in Fletcher, NC, to get started today!
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