Your tires — your vehicles needs four of them (six if you’ve got that dually Silverado 3500), and they are as important of a part of your vehicle any other. Just like regularly scheduled oil changes or checking the fluids, your tires need to be rotated and sometimes replaced, especially when the tread wears out and the winter weather approaches.
Sage advice says that tires should be replaced during times of the year when slick and wet roads are a concern if the tires are at 1/8 of an inch of remaining tread depth. No tread means your vehicle is more likely to hydroplane and can push snow out of the way as easily.
The age of the tire plays a factor in deciding when to replace tires as well. Dry rot of the rubber can occur when the environment and UV exposure can be harsh. Once a tire hits 10 years old, the Department of Transportation recommends changing them out.
When a tire is made is just an important — maybe more important — then when they’re bought. To figure out when your tire was born, look for the letters DOT on the tire, and you should see a string of numbers following it. There will be a set of either three or four numbers (four for tires made after 2000). The first two numbers are the week of the year it was made; the last two are the year.
Are you in need of new tires in Central Missouri? Check out the Mid MO Powerhouse’s tire finder on our site to get the tires that are right for you! Our certified service technicians will help handle all your needs when you schedule service at the Mid MO Powerhouse. Stay safe out there this winter!
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