Tire Service in Augusta
Unless you are a car fanatic the chances are that you don’t think about the tires on your car very often. That is understandable and in truth would put you among the vast majority of Augusta motorists. However, at Johnson's Auto Repair & Service we are crazy about cars so we look at tires a little differently than most.
For us, providing the best tire service in Augusta is more than just a job. Our team of highly knowledgeable and dedicated tire specialists knows all there is to know about tread depth, winter tires and the early signs of wear and tear. Whatever your question, we are confident that we have the answer. It is this passion and pride that we put into work that allows you to get most out of it. It is also what sets us apart from other standard garages who will get the job done but won’t provide you with the explanations as to why the problem is happening in the first place.
A new set of tires is a major investment and one that requires a great degree of consideration. Luckily for you we have the information for all types of driver and are only too happy to impart that to all of Augusta customers. So why take chances with sub-standard tire providers? Call the superior team you can trust today.
Knowing About Tread Depth
In essence your tires’ tread depth is what measures if they are road-worthy or not. However, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration when measuring them.
The first thing to note is that there are different guidelines, as well as legal requirements in most states and provinces, regarding what treat depth your tires should be depending if they are a summer or winter set. At Johnson's Auto Repair & Service we recommend that your tires should be replaced when they reach 4/32 in the winter and 2/32 in the summer. This isn’t just a personal opinion, most manufacturers would agree that if your tires wear to this level and beyond they are bald and would no longer be considered road-worthy.
Checking Your Tire Tread Depth the Old Fashioned Way
At Johnson's Auto Repair & Service we use a gauge to measure the tread depth of your tires, this is quick and effective way of assessing if the need to be changed. However, we are acutely aware of the fact that not every Augusta driver will have that luxury. If you about to embark on a long trip and want to ensure that your tires have a sufficient tread depth, and don’t have time to visit our garage, then you can do so using the most traditional means possible with the quarter test.
Simply insert the quarter into the tires groove with the caribou nose facing down. If the tire tread covers the tip of the nose then you are good to go but if it doesn’t then you need to consider making a change right away.