Your tires are an important part of getting your vehicle where you want to go. To keep your tires in good condition, you need to have regular tire service performed. If you live in Tustin, West Irvine, or anywhere in Orange County, you can have your tires inspected and serviced at the service center of Nissan of Tustin.
We perform regular tire services that include inspections to measure the tread that remains on the tire and test the air pressure to make sure those tires are properly inflated. Tires wear out over time as they make contact with the road. If you tow a trailer or camper or haul heavy items, it puts even more pressure on the tires. If the tires are not properly inflated, it can cause them to wear out faster, have more flat tires, and cause accidents.
All four tires on your vehicle don’t wear at the same rate because each position has a different job to do. Front and rear tires wear differently from each other and based on whether you’re driving a front-wheel, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive vehicle. Rotating your tires regularly allows them to wear more evenly and helps the tire last longer. The usual recommendation is to have a tire rotation performed every 3000 to 5000 miles. You can check your owner’s guide to see the requirements for your specific model. Many people like to combine an oil change with the tire rotation and get both services performed at the same time.
It’s not uncommon for your tire to pick up a nail or screw as you’re driving on the road. You might find that you hit a curb or something else that causes a puncture in the tire, causing it to go flat. You can bring your vehicle to our service center and see if we’re able to repair the flat tire. Whether we can repair the tire will depend on the location of the puncture as well as how much tread remains. If we’re able to fix your flat tire, we will put a patch, re-air it, and put it back on your vehicle. If the puncture is too severe or in the wrong location, we will recommend a replacement tire from our parts department.
When you bring your vehicle in for service, we will inspect the tires, checking the tread. A tire inspection can tell us a lot about your vehicle. Uneven tire wear indicates a problem with your suspension or steering. We might determine that your vehicle needs a wheel alignment. An inspection of your tires can help us find out if another repair is needed before your vehicle breaks down or you’re left stranded.
It’s always a good idea to have your tires serviced even if you are not experiencing any problems. We can inspect the tires when performing an oil change or other service. We’ll let you know if the tread is wearing down or if the tires are over- or under-inflated. You can schedule service online or with a phone call. We also offer express service for certain maintenance tests that allow you to come in and get your vehicle serviced quickly.
Nissan of Tustin wants to help you take care of your vehicle, including your tires. When it’s time for a replacement, you can check with our parts center to see what tires we have in stock that fit your vehicle. Contact us with any questions or schedule your appointment today.
