Tire Services You Need, But Only A Professional Should Do
Appalachian Tire wants you to experience driving pleasure and safety. To help you enjoy maximum performance and driving security, we recommend the following services. While most people can check and inflate their tires, the following should be left to the experts:
Tire Balancing If your tires are unbalanced, you’ll notice vibration. This can lead to driver fatigue, premature or irregular tire wear and unnecessary wear to your vehicle’s suspension. Your tires should be balanced when they are mounted on wheels for the first time or when they are remounted after repair. Check your tire balance at the first sign of vibration or shimmy.
Vehicle Alignment Your vehicle is properly aligned when all of its suspension and steering components are working smoothly and when its tire and wheel assemblies are running straight and true. If you notice uneven tread wear, it could be due to a misalignment and your vehicle should be serviced.
Tire Rotation While many people are knowledgeable enough to rotate their own tires, the procedure is especially quick and easy for the professionals at Appalachian Tire. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual will specify the proper rotation pattern and schedule for your vehicle. If no specific schedule is indicated, a good rule of thumb is to rotate your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles.
Tire Repair Tire repairs should be made by a trained tire professional. Proper repair procedure includes dismounting the tire from the wheel. This allows for thorough inspection of the tire for damage, as well as the use of a patch and plug to repair any punctures that fall within the guidelines for repair.
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