Expert Tire Care and Maintenance at Your Lincoln Dealership

Your tires are subject to constant abrasion when driving, and they suffer additional damage from exposure to heat, cold, rain, mud, and sunlight. Tires can also be damaged by issues like incorrect balance or poor alignment. As your Lincoln dealership, we want to tell you a few signs you need to visit us for tire maintenance and potential replacement.

Signs You Need To Visit Your Lincoln Dealership for Tire Maintenance

Tire Bubble

A tire bubble is a raised air-filled lump on a tire. They form when part of a tire is jammed against a solid object or its internal structure breaks down due to a defect. Bubbles are more likely to form on the sidewall, as the rubber in this area is softer and lacks reinforcement, but they can appear anywhere on a tire.

A bubble is dangerous, as the air inside your tires heats up due to the friction produced with the surface. Since the rubber over a bulge is stretched thin, increased internal pressure inside the tire can rupture the bubble, causing a blowout and potential accident. We can’t repair a bubble, but we can replace the tire so you can drive safely.

Overinflated Tires

Overinflated tires are just as dangerous to drive on as underinflated tires. Your tires have a specific pressure determined by the designers that provides the best performance and safety for your vehicle. If your tires have too much air, they will wear out sooner than necessary. The increased internal pressure forces the tire sides to curl upward, placing excessive weight and strain on the center of the tread.

Overinflated tires are a safety risk, as the air inside will heat up when driving, as we saw above, and could result in a blowout. We can easily correct the tire pressure and examine your tires to determine if they’ve been damaged. If you need a replacement tire, we can install and balance a new tire for you.

Visible Wear Bars

Wear bars are part of a tire’s design and help identify worn tread. The bars are raised rubber sections that run horizontally through the tread. They can’t be seen on a new tire but will slowly become visible at the tread level declines due to wear and tear.

If you look at your tires and see the wear bars, you can quickly test to see if your tires are worn. Run one of your fingers across the tread and the visible bar. If the bar is below the tread level, your tread is still healthy but worn. If the bar is level with the tread, your tire needs replacement. We’ll check your tires and can replace any that are worn.

Contact our service department today at Bayway Lincoln in Houston, TX.

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