Getting Your Car Winter Tire Ready
Getting Your Car Winter Tire Ready
Aurora Chrysler is the preferred Chrysler dealership in Aurora, Ontario, serving in Vaughan, Brampton, Toronto, and Mississauga.
Winter car concerns vary from getting stuck in snowbanks and frozen windows to driving in unfavourable conditions like snowstorms or freezing rain. You are getting your car's winter tires ready before the cold weather is vital. We at Aurora Chrysler are here to provide you with safety tips on preparing your winter tires in Aurora, Ontario.
Check Your Tire Tread
Checking the tread of your tires will ensure a safe stopping distance for your vehicle. For instance, a vehicle with a low tire tread will likely have a shorter stopping distance than a vehicle with an appropriate depth tread. To check your tread, stick a Toonie in either of the grooves and if your tire tread reached only about half-way into the letters, consider replacing your tires.
Rotate Your Tires Often
Typically, you're required to rotate your tires every 9,654 kilometres or earlier if uneven or irregular wear develops. The more straightforward way to achieve this is to make sure you turn your tires each time you have your oil changed.
Proper Tire Pressure
When Should You Put on Your Winter Tires?
Although you don't want to be trapped in the snow without any treads, you don't want to put winter tires on your vehicle when they're not needed. The recommended time to put on your winter tires is before the first snowfall and when the outdoor temperatures are below 7 degrees Celsius.
Visit Aurora Chrysler for Proper Tire Inspection
Always be on the lookout for warning signs that indicate that your tires are not performing optimally. Signs like a quivering steering wheel when travelling at speeds over 60 km will make you aware that your tires are at their worst performance.
Contact Us
If you notice uneven wear, sidewall cracks, low tread levels, or other complications on other parts of your car's tire, contact us. Our team of experts will be more than happy to help you schedule a service appointment at our Aurora Chrysler service centre.