Need New Tires? Visit Your MINI Dealer

One of the reasons your tires have voids in between the treads is to displace water on the road. If the treads of your tires are growing too shallow, your tires might lose traction on wet surfaces. If you notice this or any of the other hazardous tire issues outlined below, head to your local MINI dealer for new tires without delay.

Need New Tires? Visit Your MINI Dealer Today

Tread Depths Read 2/32 of an Inch

Tire treads wear down over time, eventually becoming too shallow or bald to safely grip the road. The minimum legal tread depth is 2/32 of an inch in 42 states, including Florida. 

It’s important to regularly measure your tread depths. When you notice the tread wear indicator bars become prominent, your tire treads are getting too shallow, and it’s time for replacements. 

Excessively Uneven Tire Wear

Tires also tend to wear down unevenly due to unbalanced weight in the car and other uneven forces exerted by the steering and brakes. While regular tire rotation keeps most tire sets even in size and wear, tires can occasionally become too uneven for rotation to fix. Significantly uneven tires are no longer safe to use and should be replaced.

Persistent Tire Pressure Trouble

Most drivers check the air pressure in their tires once or twice a month. If you notice persistently falling air pressure or the tire pressure monitor gauge on your dashboard keeps lighting up, you might need a new set of tires. 

Rapidly Spreading Sidewall Cracks

UV rays and chemicals from the road can gradually damage tire rubber, causing the moisture in the rubber to dry out. This reduces the tire’s flexibility and creates cracks that most often appear in the sidewalls. A few tiny cracks are nothing to worry about, but many rapidly spreading cracks put the tire at risk of blowing out.  

Bulges and Blisters in the Rubber

When a tire’s inner liner is ruptured by an impact with a pothole or curb, escaping air can sometimes become trapped beneath the outer layer of rubber, forming a bubble or blister. This also means the tire is also no longer safe to use and has to go.

Cuts, Holes, or Embedded Objects

In car tires, small punctures, cuts, and holes made by embedded objects can sometimes be repaired safely. However, if a gash or hole is too big or placed in an awkward position, you may need to replace the whole tire. If you find any such damage, ask a trusted technician what they think can be done to resolve it.

Visit Tom Bush MINI in Jacksonville, FL, today to have your tires promptly rotated, repaired, or replaced. We’re a locally trusted dealership offering a handy one-stop shop for all your vehicle purchasing or maintenance needs. 

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