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The Importance of Proper Tires

The importance of proper tires cannot be understated. After all, they are the only thing that separates you and your vehicle from the tarmac. When tires go, disaster is soon to follow. That is why you need to be aware of how to properly maintain your tires.

Firstly, you're going to want to get them rotated every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Why is this? Rotating your tires is a great way of making sure that each individual tire is wearing properly. Every mile you put on your vehicle adds wear and tear to the tires. Ensuring that one tire is not going bald before the others lose their tread is vital to making your tires last longer. It also helps your vehicle maintain its efficiency and safety as bald tires will spin faster due to lack of tread. This is critically important for all-wheel drive vehicles, as different levels of tire wear can damage the drivetrain.

There's a reason racing drivers will have their tires changed out so often. Not only are they practically destroying them with the speed and torment they are putting their cars through, but in order to maintain proper traction, the tires need to be changed to prevent blowouts and accidents. The same needs to be the case for your car.

Changing tires is an important task in vehicle maintenance. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, six years between tire changes is appropriate. They also recommend checking your tire pressure monthly. At Thomas Nissan, we'll take care of your tires. We do tire rotations, changes, and pressure checks, as well as any repairs that may need doing outside of what we've mentioned, like patching a small puncture or checking the alignment. Rest assured that it is our business to keep you safe and on the road and to keep your vehicle lasting as long as possible. Service is the name of the game here at Thomas Nissan, and we wear our service like a badge of honor.

Does Tire Size Matter?

What exactly is it about tire size that is so important? Well, the size of your tire is directly in line with the size of your wheel wells. A tire that is too big for your vehicle will impede performance, as well as potentially be dangerous as it could rub up against the wheel well walls and interfere with the vehicle's brakes and suspension.

If you're looking for new tires and don't know what size you'll need, where can you find out what tire size will suit your vehicle best? The easiest way to do this is to consult your owner's manual. There you will find exactly what tire size is needed to fit your vehicle. You can also check the sticker on the inside of your door jamb, which will indicate tire pressure recommendations and how much weight your vehicle can carry.

The numbers on the sidewall will also tell you what tire size you need. The letters, numbers, and symbols on your tire sidewall refer to the type of tire, its DOT safety code, size, and Uniform tire Quality Grading score, which shows tread wear, traction, and temperature ratings.

If you have questions about the right tire size for your car, we can answer them here at Thomas Nissan. Our service staff is fully trained and qualified to handle any questions you can throw at them and provide you with the correct answers the first time around. We stock all tire sizes to fit the needs of any car, so be sure to check with us after you've done your own research but before you go out and buy new tires.

Types of Tires

Here's a quick rundown on the various types of tires and what they are used for:

• All-Season Tires: tires that are designed to tackle any type of weather and can handle snow, rain, and heat. These tires can be identified by a "M+S" (mud and snow) marking on the tire sidewall.
• Off-Road Tires: these tires will often have deep treads that make them perfect for finding grip. They are also very heavy duty, oftentimes made with a higher quality rubber to minimize wear and stand tough against the elements.
• Passenger Tires: these tires are designed to make sure your ride is as quiet and comfortable as possible, allowing for ultimate comfort and peace of mind. These are road tires that are meant to be used specifically on the pavement.
• Summer Tires: these tires are designed for performance and heat resistance but do not perform well in cold weather and should never be used in snow. The tread on these tires is low profile but still allows for maximum grip and peak performance when you feel like opening the taps a little.
• Winter Tires: designed to take on the harshest road conditions, winter tires are going to do a lot more for you than your standard all-season tire. With deeper treads and sometimes with metal studs added to the tread area to increase traction on ice. A winter tire can be identified by the "Three Peak Mountain Snowflake" design on the sidewall.
• Light Truck Tires: designed to work, these tires take into account the weight of your truck and its payload while offering traction over rough terrain and plenty of power for hauling trailers and equipment.
• Touring Tires: like the passenger tires, the touring tire is meant to go long distances with minimal wear and tear and is designed specifically to provide you with a comfortable ride as you travel down the highway.
• High-Performance Tires: for your sports car or muscle car to perform its task properly, it needs to be outfitted with performance tires that provide excellent traction and road control. It's no use having a fun car if your tires can't handle the power under the hood.

Here at Thomas Nissan, we offer a range of tire types to suit your driving needs. And if we don't have it in stock, we'll order it for you! We take the hassle and confusion out of tire buying to enhance your customer experience to its maximum potential.

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