Tire Replacement at Benson CDJR in Greer, South Carolina

Why Tire Replacement is Important

The rubber treads of your tires allow your vehicle to grip the road firmly, providing traction so that you don't slip and slide all over the road. Much like you can wear down a pair of shoes by walking in them, your tires wear down as you drive with them, eventually leading to decreased traction and the increased potential for accidents or injury.

When You Should Get a Tire Replacement 

While tires more than ten years old should be replaced, not all tires last that long based on how much they are used and the conditions of the roads you drive on. You can easily check your tires yourself to see if they need to be replaced.

Department of Transportation-regulate tires have built-in indicators of tread wear, often called "wear bars," that can give you an indication of when your tires are too worn. You can also use the penny trick by placing a penny in the most-worn part of the tread with the top of Lincoln's head facing your tire. If part of his head is covered by the tread, you're all good. If his whole head is exposed, it is time for new tires.

The Tire Replacement Process

Step 1

Firstly, a service technician will lift your vehicle and remove all tires. While you don't technically need to replace all four tires at the same time, you are heavily encouraged to do so.

Step 2

After the old tires are removed, new tires are balanced and installed.

Step 3

Your vehicle is then lowered and ready to drive!

Cost of Tire Replacements

Tires can be priced as low as $50 each for inexpensive tires to as much as $1,000 per tire for top-of-the-line tires. The median price for a set of tires in the US, however, is $600.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

• When do I need to get a tire rotation and alignment?

• Do my tires come with a warranty? What is the coverage?

Signs of a Quality Tire Replacement 

• Treads should be thick and deep.

• Tires should grip the road securely.

• There should be no bulges or wear on your new tires.

Caring for Your Vehicle After a Tire Replacement 

• It can take time to break in a new pair of tires. After a couple hundred miles, your tires should be broken in and provide the best traction.

• For new tires especially, it is important to balance, rotate, and align your tires regularly to avoid uneven wear.

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