Caring for Your Tires During the Naperville, IL Spring
Winter can be tough on your tires, but things don't get any easier once spring rolls around - especially in Naperville, IL. While we understand wanting to spend more time on the road once you don't have to worry so much about ice and snow, you also need to be proactive with your tire maintenance once things start to get warmer. Here are some tips that will help.
Tire Pressure
If you have all-season tires, they will have lost at least some pressure during the winter due to the cold. It's a good idea to keep an eye on your tire pressure at all times, but the beginning of spring is the perfect time to check the pressure on all of your tires and inflate them to the proper pressure. Don't forget to check your spare tire. You may not have been driving on it, but it will still be affected by the cold.
Check for Damage
Serious damage such as a puncture or an obvious leak will be easy to spot, but you should also check your tires for cracks, cuts, and blisters in your sidewalls, especially if you've driven over a lot of potholes recently. These smaller signs of damage likely won't result in a serious problem right away, but they are still signs that your tires may need to be replaced sooner rather than later.
Tread Depth
Your tires will wear down as you drive on them, whether you've been driving through snow or on dry pavement through Naperville, IL, so make sure there's enough tread depth for you to keep going safely. You can check your tires' tread depth with a depth gauge that measures the depth by 32nds of an inch. A depth of 6/32 or deeper is ideal, but you should consider changing your tires when they reach a depth of 4/32. Tires with a depth of 2/32 should definitely be changed as soon as possible. You can preserve some tread depth by rotating your tires every 6,000 miles, a service that Coffman GMC will be glad to provide for you.
Your tires should all wear down at the same rate. If you notice some irregular wear, there might be an issue with your vehicle's alignment, which can also affect gas mileage and handling.
Switch Out Your Winter Tires
Winter tires can make driving through ice and snow much easier, but you should switch them out to all-season tires in the spring. The treads on snow tires wear quickly, and you'll want to preserve them for as long as possible. Check them for damage in the spring, clean the road salt and dirt from them with soap and water, and store them until you need them next winter.
If you are in need of a tire rotation or if you need new tires, contact Coffman GMC today. We service vehicles in Naperville, IL and the surrounding areas, and we will be happy to take a look at your tires to keep you safe on the road.
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630-518-4217
| Monday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Parts Hours
630-518-4217
| Monday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
