Your Subaru is known for its great handling abilities, but worn tires can make driving difficult and even dangerous. As your Subaru dealer, we’d like to advise on signs that your tires could be wearing out, and that it’s time to visit us for new tires.
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Cracked Tires
Cracks can develop over time in your tires, especially as they get older. Due to the effects of heat, cold, water, and sunlight, aging rubber gradually loses its elasticity. As the rubber becomes less flexible, cracks can develop as the tires flex when you drive. If these cracks are left untreated, they will grow wider and deeper, and this can lead to a picture or a blowout.
We advise checking your tires regularly for any signs of cracking. If you have a cracked tire, visit our service department, and our expert technicians will thoroughly examine it. We’ll be able to advise if the tire is failing, and if it is, we can install a replacement for you.
Bald Tires
The tread is the raised section of each tire, and it is interspaced with grooves. Your tread will abrade faster than any other part of your tire. As your car moves, minute pieces of rubber break off due to friction with the surface. Tread allows your tires to gain a firm grip on the surface, and a healthy tread thickness provides better control when you’re driving.
If your tread seems smoother than it should be, it’s important to get it checked ASAP. A tire that has lost its tread appears smooth, and these so-called bald tires are dangerous to drive on. A bald tire can’t provide enough traction, which makes driving problematic, especially in wet or muddy conditions, as your car can skid. We’ll examine your tires and replace any bald ones for you.
Tire Bubble
A tire bubble looks strange, as it’s a raised bulge in the tire. Bubbles are more common on the sidewall, which is the section of your tire perpendicular to the surface. The sidewall is made from softer rubber than the tread and doesn’t feature steel and polymer reinforcement that’s found underneath the tread.
A bubble usually forms when part of your tire is pinched against a hard object, for example, the sidewalk. If this happens, air trapped in the damaged section forces the rubber to bulge outward. A bubble is dangerous, as the air inside your tires heats up due to friction when you drive. The excess air in the bubble and the increased temperature can cause the bubble to burst and cause a blowout. We can’t repair a tire bubble, but we can replace the tire.
If you have any tire problems, call us ASAP at Subaru Superstore of Surprise.
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