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Tire rotation is important to
keep up with on AWD vehicles to avoid
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tire tread depth is a penny. Insert the
replace tires, we offer free rotations for
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upside down. If the top of Abe’s head is
Every tire manufacturer also requires
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A few tire brands offer a
the warranty to be valid,” says Swain.
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covers irreparable damage caused
time suspension work is done, or if a
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hazards. Keep in mind, however, that
It is important to note that run-
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All you need to check your
damaging the differential. “When we
penny with Abraham Lincoln’s head
the life of the tires. Maintenance is key.
showing, it’s time for new tires!
an alignment when replacing tires for
limited road hazard warranty that
Alignments are recommended any
by potholes, nails, glass and other
driver encounters a deep pothole.
oftentimes a simple patch job can be
flat tires are more expensive to replace.
whole tire. Patches are said to last from
done to prevent having to replace the
Prices will vary by tire type and purchase
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location, but it's not uncommon to pay
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seven to 10 years or for the rest of the
a $40-$65 premium for a run-flat tire.
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life of the tire. If the sidewall of your tire
Also, many run-flats cannot be repaired
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is punctured, though, be prepared for
and often need to be replaced in pairs.
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tire replacement. Beware when parallel
For those looking to save
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parking next to the metal edge of a
money, buying used tires might be
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curb drain. These are notorious tire
an enticing option. Keep in mind,
faster than others, and some all-wheel
sometimes the savings are simply
replacement of all four tires at a time.
Automotive used to carry both new
at Modern Automotive behind The
carrying used tires out of a concern for
“Car buyers should be aware when
but for the safety of those traveling on
are buying an AWD vehicle, all tires
And don’t forget to check your
poppers. Certain cars go through tires
these don’t come with a warranty and
drive [AWD] vehicles typically require
not worth the strife. Though Modern
writer
and used tires, they have stopped
Farmhouse in Christiansburg, notes:
safety. “It’s not just for your own safety,
purchasing a new vehicle, that if you
the road with you,” Swain explains.
need to be within the same tread depth
tire pressure. When the weather gets
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and if you are not replacing all four at
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Swain,
service
and size -- this comes from the factory,
cold, tire pressure also drops and low
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tire pressure can not only cause faster
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a time, it can cause damage to many
wear on the tire, but also can eventually
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different areas of the vehicle and end
lead to a flat. Newer cars will have an
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up being much more expensive long
indictor light when tire pressure needs
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term.”
to be checked and most filling stations
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Avoid offsetting your wheels,
i.e., making your rear and front rims
different sizes, as this can ruin the
differential in an AWD vehicle within a month, costing thousands of dollars to
have a station for air as well.
Emily K. Alberts is an NRV-based freelance science and technology writer who kisses a lot of curbs in her Sienna Minivan and is frequently heading in for “adjustments.”
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May/June
2022
