TIRESTIRES

PURPOSEPURPOSE

Cushion and absorb road shock.Cushion and absorb road shock. Provide traction for acceleration.Provide traction for acceleration. Provide traction for steering.Provide traction for steering. Provide traction for braking.Provide traction for braking. Channel away water during driving in Channel away water during driving in

rain.rain.

CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION A basic tire has these basic components:A basic tire has these basic components: Tire beads.Tire beads. Steel and/or polyester belts.Steel and/or polyester belts. Tread.Tread. Sidewalls.Sidewalls. Inner liner.Inner liner. Wear indicators known as ‘wear bars’ are Wear indicators known as ‘wear bars’ are

cast into the rubber.cast into the rubber. Important manufacturer’s information is Important manufacturer’s information is

cast into the tire sidewall.cast into the tire sidewall.

LOCATIONLOCATION

Mounted on rims at each corner of Mounted on rims at each corner of the vehicle.the vehicle.

PROBLEMSPROBLEMS

Tires wear from high mileage.Tires wear from high mileage. Wear from improper inflation is the Wear from improper inflation is the

most common and preventable wear.most common and preventable wear. Blow outs, leaks and punctures can Blow outs, leaks and punctures can

immobilize a vehicle quickly.immobilize a vehicle quickly. Broken belts from collisions and road Broken belts from collisions and road

hazards are also common.hazards are also common.

MAJOR PROBLEM WITH TIRES MAJOR PROBLEM WITH TIRES IS…IS…

DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSIS

Careful visual inspection will reveal Careful visual inspection will reveal most defects.most defects.

Carefully feel over the entire tread Carefully feel over the entire tread area for bulges, choppy or uneven area for bulges, choppy or uneven tread wear or steel belts sticking tread wear or steel belts sticking through.through.

Using a wheel balancer, check for Using a wheel balancer, check for out-of-round or imbalance.out-of-round or imbalance.

APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIRAPPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIR

If the problem is a simple puncture, a tire If the problem is a simple puncture, a tire can be repaired cheaply and easily for can be repaired cheaply and easily for about $20.about $20.

A tire that needs to be replaced, A tire that needs to be replaced, depending on size, use and desired depending on size, use and desired quality, can range from $50 to over $300 quality, can range from $50 to over $300 each.each.

A tire should be balanced any time it is A tire should be balanced any time it is installed on a rim. Between $8-$12 each.installed on a rim. Between $8-$12 each.