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How to Inspect Your Tires
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10/19/2020 3:11:00 PM
Your car’s tires are a huge part of your driving experience and a crucial component of the safe performance of your vehicle. The tires are the car's connection to the road. They help you to accelerate, brake and keep your car under control. A good set of tires can make the difference between a safe, smooth ride and a dangerous vehicle on the road. On the other hand, bad tires can wear out the car and reduce gas mileage by requiring more effort to do their job. Faulty tires can also cause other problems with your car. Wheel alignment, suspension, tire balancing, and brakes can all be affected by the condition of your tires.
Tire failure can be catastrophic. According to recent studies, an estimated 11,000 car crashes per year are caused by tire failure. These accidents were a result of worn-out tire tread, under-inflated tires, and blowouts. Taking time to properly care for your vehicle with routine tire inspections and car maintenance is important. You should perform a tire inspection at least once a month and more regularly if you live in a colder climate, drive long distances regularly, or drive over bumpy roads.
The Tire Safety Inspection Process
Check Tread Depth
The correct tread depth of your tires makes sure you have enough traction to grip the road. Doing a penny test by placing a penny upside down in your tread is a simple way to test your tread depth. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, it may be time for new tires. Worn-out tread makes your vehicle unsafe and can also keep it from handling as well as it should. Treadwear indicator bars are also molded into the tires to help you keep track of your tire wear. If the tread wear bar is flush with the ribs of the tire, you need new tires.
Check Tire Pressure
Use a tire pressure gauge to make sure your tires are properly inflated. The ideal pressure for your vehicle’s tires can be found inside the driver’s side door of your vehicle or your vehicle’s owner manual. Maintaining the correct tire pressure keeps you safer on the road. Be sure to check every tire to make sure they are all inflated to the correct PSI. Compare this to your vehicle’s recommended inflation pressure.
Check the Sidewalls
Examine the sidewalls of your tires for bulges, cracking, scrapes, and gouges. Cracking happens when the rubber on your tires begins to degrade from exposure and normal wear. Bulges and cracks could mean that tire failure is imminent, and it’s time to replace your tires.
Wheel alignment, tire rotation, and tire balancing are also important for your tires to be effective. Also, keep an eye on your tires’ age. Your tires can last for up to four to five years. Keeping your tires maintained is not only quick and easy, it keeps you safe and can save you money. Visit our tire shop to assess your tires and ensure your safety and your vehicle's longevity. If your tires are worn or out of commission, so is your car. If your tires show any signs of wear or damage, have them professionally inspected by our technicians to see if you need to have them repaired or replaced.
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3827 Roosevelt Road,
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone:
(320) 204-5303
Fax:
56301
45.50348,-94.15528
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4111 Cedar St,
Monticello, MN 55362
Phone:
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Fax:
55362
45.28823,-93.80305
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7151 Riverdale Drive,
Ramsey, MN 55303
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55303
45.22558,-93.44837
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11438 Jefferson Ct.,
Champlin, MN 55316
Phone:
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Fax:
55316
45.1603,-93.39279
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4309 85th Avenue N,
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Phone:
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Fax:
55443
45.10848,-93.33701
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12671 Hwy 27 West,
Little Falls, MN 56345
Phone:
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Fax:
56345
45.9766,-94.39595
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1111 81st Avenue NE,
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Phone:
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Fax:
55432
45.11572,-93.2429
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3801 Eagle Creek Blvd,
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone:
(952) 800-3950
Fax:
55379
44.7799,-93.4718
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7101 W Old Shakopee Rd,
Bloomington, MN 55438
Phone:
(952) 800-9860
Fax:
55438
44.80777,-93.37764
Heartland Tire
1315 Maras Street,
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone:
(952) 426-0270
Fax:
55379
44.78199,-93.4015
Heartland Tire Savage
13961 Hwy 13,
Savage, MN 55378
Phone:
(952) 800-3443
Fax:
55378
44.75032,-93.37885
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1835 Diffley Road,
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone:
(651) 369-6194
Fax:
55122
44.80494,-93.19518
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1954 13th Street SE,
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone:
(218) 828-6376
Fax:
56401
46.33492,-94.18961
Heartland Tire Brainerd CS
501 West Washington Street,
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone:
(218) 203-8294
Fax:
56401
46.3567,-94.21764
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1807 S. Broadway,
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone:
(507) 320-3585
Fax:
56073
44.29494,-94.44289
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802 Ash Avenue NE,
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone:
(218) 631-8327
Fax:
56482
46.43824,-95.12294
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1120 E 146th St,
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone:
(952) 295-3890
Fax:
55337
44.73867,-93.25864
Heartland Tire Fairmont
950 N State St,
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone:
(507) 432-1005
Fax:
56031
43.66142,-94.44664
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110 S 25th Street,
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone:
(515) 417-2048
Fax: (515) 955-6742
50501
42.50495,-94.16377
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3480 Gordon Drive,
Sioux City, IA 51105
Phone:
(712) 717-0536
Fax: (712) 276-8413
51105
42.48616,-96.36204
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1905 Highway Boulevard,
Spencer, IA 51301
Phone:
(712) 526-4846
Fax: (712) 262-1356
51301
43.15679,-95.14769
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401 Flindt Drive,
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone:
(712) 458-6098
Fax:
50588
42.64132,-95.18546
Heartland Tire Mason City
130 1st Street Northwest,
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone:
(641) 505-4011
Fax: (641) 423-5774
50401
43.15313,-93.20391
Heartland Tire Worthington
1999 East Oxford Street,
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone:
(507) 478-7989
Fax: (507) 372-5841
56187
43.6319,-95.57822
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807 Fairview Street,
Marshall, MN 56258
Phone:
(507) 591-9158
Fax:
56258
44.45692,-95.79848
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