Whether navigating your morning commute or heading out on a long road trip, you'll need to rely on your tires to get you there. In order to keep your tires running in top shape, you'll want to schedule regular tire maintenance with our Chevy experts. Learn more about maintaining your vehicle's tires before visiting our Chevy service center near Lewiston today.
New Chevy Tires in Brunswick, ME
Professional Chevy Tire Service in Brunswick, ME
Discover Our Chevy Tire Services
To ensure you enjoy every journey, Goodwin Chevrolet Brunswick provides professional tire services. From tire rotations to seasonal tire changes, our experienced technicians can help you prolong the life of your tires and enhance your safety on back roads, city streets, and more. While we always recommend regular tire inspections, our team will be happy to take a thorough look at your tires and offer recommendations.
Explore the Benefits of Regular Tire Maintenance
With regular tire maintenance, you can keep up with the demands of your daily commutes and weekend getaways. When you ignore the health of your tires, wear and tear can build up and result in a flat tire or even a dangerous blowout. Meanwhile, when your tires are in good condition, there is less strain put on other components of your vehicle, including your suspension. Routine service appointments can prolong the overall life of your Chevy model.
What Tire Size and Style Fits Your Model?
Whether it's time to replace just a single tire or purchase a whole new set, you'll need to determine what size and style of tire best fit your specific Chevy model. With just a quick peek at the sidewall of your current tires, you can find all the information you need in a string of letters and numbers. Using this convenient sequence, you learn:
- Tire type
- Tire width
- Aspect ratio
- Construction type
- Wheel diameter
- Load index
- Speed rating
When is it Time to Get New Tires?
As you tackle your daily drives, you'll want to keep an eye out for warning signs that your tires need extra attention. While excessive wear and tear may stand out, there are a variety of other telltale signs that your tires need to be replaced. Some of these signs may include:
- Age - While your tires may seem to be in good condition, most manufacturers recommend changing them every six to ten years.
- Performance - If you notice any issues while braking, this could signify that your tires can't supply the traction you need to tackle the roads ahead safely.
- Exposure - If your vehicle has been exposed to freezing temperatures or excessive heat, you'll want to inspect them thoroughly for any damage.
- Irregular Tread - If you notice irregular wear on your tires' tread, your vehicle may be suffering from misalignment. However, you may just want to schedule a tire rotation to create a more even tread wear throughout your tires.
- Bulges or Bubbles - Hitting large potholes or curbs can cause damage to the internal frame of your tire. When this occurs, air pressure can leak out into the outer layers. This damage can be dangerous, often resulting in a tire blowout.
The Penny Test
Tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. New tires for your Chevy usually have a tread depth measuring 10/32 inches or 11/32 inches - about a third of an inch. If your Chevy uses winter tires, you can expect your tires to have a deeper tread. As a rule of thumb, the U.S. Department of Transportation recommends replacing your tires when their depth reaches 2/32 inches. Using just a penny, you can test your tread depth quickly and easily.
- Place your penny into the tire tread groove with Lincoln's head face first into the groove.
- Check where Lincoln's face is within the grooves.
- If his head disappears, your tread is still above the 2/32 mark.
- If you can see some of Lincoln's face, you'll want to proceed with caution and start thinking about purchasing new tires and scheduling a tire change.
- If you can see all of his face, it's time to replace your tire.
- Repeat these steps on each tire and in different areas.
You can also invest in a tread depth gauge or tread wear indicator bars for an alternative to the penny test.
Shop New Tires Near Freeport
When your Chevy Traverse or Chevy Silverado 1500 requires a new set of tires, you won't have to look any further than Goodwin Chevrolet Brunswick. We strive to meet all your automotive needs in one convenient location and provide a selection of quality tires to fit your specific car, truck, or SUV. You can even take advantage of great deals on popular brands you trust to make you feel more confident on the roads ahead.
Schedule Your Next Service Appointment at Goodwin Chevrolet Brunswick Today
If you're interested in learning more about our tire services, we invite you to visit our Chevy dealership in Brunswick, ME today. Our team of automotive experts will be happy to provide you with more information and help you schedule your next service appointment.
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Goodwin Chevrolet Brunswick
195 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
- Sales: (207) 295-1085
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