Does Your Subaru Need New Tires?

New tires may last anywhere from 30,000 to 80,000 miles, although the typical tire’s lifespan is between 50,000 and 60,000 miles. By looking out for the following warning signs, you’re likely to detect when one or more of your tires is on its last legs. It’s then time to visit your Los Angeles Subaru dealership for a new set. 

Your Tire Tread Depth Is Too Shallow

As you drive, the tread depth on your tires steadily diminishes. When tread depth becomes too shallow, you might notice a slight loss of traction, especially on wet or snowy roads. 

To maintain proper traction, it’s always advisable to replace car tires before they reach 2/32 of an inch in tread depth. An easy way to measure this is to insert a penny coin into the voids of the treads. If the treads are so shallow that you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, it’s time for replacement tires. 

Your Tires’ Sidewalls Are Cracked

Extreme temperatures, excessive water, and UV rays in sunlight can all dry out tire rubber, causing cracks to emerge in the sidewalls. When sidewall cracks become particularly long, deep, or excessive, the tire is at risk of blowing out and should be replaced. 

Your Tires Have Become Uneven

Tires naturally wear down unevenly over time, which is why frequent tire rotation is so important. Improper tire inflation or misaligned wheels can exacerbate uneven tire wear. If you notice your tires have become too uneven, you may need to replace the entire set of four.

Your Tires Are Blistering or Bulging

Blisters or bulges in the sidewall of a tire usually indicate underlying structural problems. The inner tubing of the tire may have been punctured by an impact, releasing air that’s become trapped under the upper layer of rubber. A tire damaged this way is dangerous to drive on.

Your Tires Are Persistently Under-Inflated

While checking tire pressure, if you notice that any of your tires are persistently under-inflated, it might be too worn out to use. Your car’s automatic Tire Pressure Monitoring System is also likely to pick up on this problem. 

Your Car Is Shaking Strangely

Problematic tires often cause odd shaking, which you can feel in the cabin. Shaking might be caused by a damaged tire, uneven tires, or the metal belts inside the tires slipping out of position. 

Your Subaru Dealer Finds a Tire Flaw

All drivers should check their tires at least once a month, and it’s advisable to also regularly have a technician at your local dealership take a look. An experienced technician may find burgeoning tire problems that you would otherwise miss. 

Visit Puente Hills Subaru today to have your tires examined, rotated, or replaced. We provide honesty, integrity, and transparency in all our dealings, plus an express repair service with many of our repairs completed on the same day.

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