The only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the pavement is your tires. They get you where you need to go and help keep you safe. Having such an important role, your tires need to be maintained regularly. If you live around Birmingham or Ironside, you can get your tires serviced at Serra Hyundai.
One of the most important services your tires need is having them rotated. Tire rotation service helps ensure that your tires’ tread wear evenly. The service technician will move the tires from their current position to a new position on the vehicle. The position changes for the rotation depends on your make and model and whether it’s front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. Most experts recommend getting a tire rotation whenever you come in for an oil change.
At Serra Hyundai, we can check the air pressure of your tires to make sure they’re inflated correctly. Low pressure can cause your tires to wear more quickly and have other issues. The service team can also check the tread and let you know if the tires need to be replaced. Checking the tread can alert the team to other issues with your suspension and steering.
Another important task for tires is to have them balanced. Balanced tires ride more smoothly and are better for your suspension. When the tires aren’t balanced, they cause vibrations as you drive. They can get out of balance from being in an accident, hitting a curb, or other impacts. When you get new tires, the technician will balance them by testing their weight on a machine and adding small weights as needed.
While not technically a service for tires, wheel alignment is critical to the performance of your tires. When the wheels are misaligned, it causes the tires to wear unevenly. They wear faster, which will require replacement sooner.
Since tires affect the performance of your vehicle in many ways, you may see different signs that they need attention, such as:
If you notice anything unusual about your tires or the way the vehicle drives, you can bring it to Serra Hyundai to have our team inspect your tires. If they need to be repaired or replaced, our team will let you know. They can also detect if the tire issue is a symptom of other problems. You can make an appointment online or give us a call to set up a time to bring your vehicle in.
Let Serra Hyundai help you stay safe on the road with regular tire service. Contact us today.
