Don’t Travel on Worn Tires: An Education

Are you are ready to hit the road for the holiday season? You’ve made your plans for your stay and know how to get to your destination. Are you thinking about driving to see the family, this year? You may not be as prepared as you might think. Have you even thought about your tires? If not, there is no better time, than now, to make sure they are good-to-go for your big family vacation to Ottawa or Tiffin. Let the service team at LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac in Findlay, OH check for you.

 

Nothing can ruin a fun-filled family trip quicker than a bad set of tires. Few things can take your breath away as quickly as sliding on a patch of ice on your way to North Baltimore or Fotsoria, because your tires lack the tread to sufficiently grab the road. Fortunately, there are ways you can be proactive in keeping your tires in good working order, so you can make it to Upper Sandusky safely.

 

 

Your tread depth is vital when it comes to your tires. The deeper the tread, the more grip you get on the road. Typically, one look at your tires and you will be able to tell if they are getting dangerous wear and tear. But it won’t always be that simple. There is a test you can do to determine your tread depth:

 

 

 

Now that you’ve determined you need new tires, what should you do now? The simple answer is contact LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac and let us worry about it. Simply schedule a visit with our service department and we’ll handle the rest. We have access to the specific tire size and model you will need. Let our team know what models you like the best and we’ll find the set to match your vehicle.

 

Your vehicle will tell you what size and speed rate of tires you need, specific to your car, truck or SUV. The sticker on the inside of your driver side door will have that information there for you. You will use that information when shopping for new tires.