Time for New Tires? Visit Your Chevy Dealership

Over time, your tires will slowly wear down. They can also be damaged by problems like misalignment and balance issues. If your tires need replacement, your Chevy dealership can fit new ones for you. These are several signs that you may need to visit us for new tires.

Time for New Tires? Visit Your Chevy Dealership Today

Cracked Tires

When your tires are in good condition, the natural elasticity of the rubber partially protects them against damage. As the tires get older, the constant exposure to heat from friction with the surface, our hot Mississippi summers and UV rays from sunlight damage this elasticity. The rubber will become less flexible and brittle, and it can crack.

Small cracks in the rubber will grow wider and deeper and develop into leaks or even cause a blowout. Tire cracks can’t be repaired, and they’re a sign that the tire is failing. Our technicians can check your tires for cracks and advise on their likely lifespan. We can replace cracked tires and rebalance the new ones for you to fix this problem.

Overinflated Tires

Many drivers pay more attention to underinflated tires than overinflated tires. Underinflated tires are dangerous, but overinflated tires have their own set of problems. When you drive, the friction generated by the tire’s contact with the surface heats the air inside the tire. As the air in the tire gets hotter, the tire’s internal pressure increases.

Since an overinflated tire contains more air than necessary, the increased internal pressure can cause the rubber to rupture and cause a blowout. This is very dangerous, particularly if it happens when you’re traveling at speed on the highway. A blowout can easily cause an accident. In addition, the extra air in the tire stretches the rubber, which increases friction damage. We’ll correct your tire pressure​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ and replace any damaged tires.

Sidewall Damage

The sidewall on a tire is the section of the tire that’s perpendicular to the surface. It’s made from a softer rubber than the tread, which allows for more flexibility. In addition, unlike the tread, the sidewall doesn’t have metal or polymer reinforcement. Although it is not subject to friction damage, the sidewalls are susceptible to impact damage and can also develop cracks.

Impact damage doesn’t have to be severe to cause damage to a sidewall. If you accidentally bump your tire against the curb when you’re parking, this can cause damage to the tire’s internal structure. The most common sign of this is a raised bulge filled with air. Sidewall damage can’t be repaired, but we can replace the damaged tire.

If your tires are worn or damaged, visit our service department at Stan King GM SuperStore in Brookhaven, MS.

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