With
winter coming up, you should be sure the tires on your car are ready
to go. Tires can make all the difference when driving in snowy or icy
weather, so you want to be sure your tires are in good shape at all
times. As an auto
repair shop near St Louis Park, we have helped countless drivers
like you stay safe on the road, so we thought we would share some
ways to see if you should look into getting new tires.
You
can try the Penny Test. Take a penny and slip it into the tire tread
with Lincoln's head facing down. If you can't see his face, then your
tires are fine. But if any part of his face is showing, you should
call our auto repair shop to see about getting new tires.
Take
a look at your tires too. If the sides are bulging out or if there is
any noticeable wear, then it's time to bring it to Hagen for a tire
check. We can professionally inspect your tires to see what sort of
shape they are in, and we will recommend new ones if the tread on
your current ones is low or if there are any other signs of wear and
tear.
If
you feel a vibrating sensation coming from your car as you're
driving, that's another good indication you'll be calling us soon.
There are a few things that can cause this, so we'll have to take a
closer look to see what's going on. It could be anything from the
suspension to your rear tires being out of balance or something along
those lines.
While
none of these at-home tests should ever take the place of getting
your car looked at by professionals like us, they are good ways to
see if new tires might be in your near future. When in doubt, call us
and we will look at your tires to make sure you're safe to drive this
winter and throughout the entire year.
Also
keep in mind that your tire pressure will drop as it continues to get
cold. Be sure to check your tire pressure on a regular basis and
refill your tires as needed to keep them at the proper pounds per
square inch.
Would
you like more information on auto repair near St Louis Park? Call
Hagen Automotive at 952-937-2774 or 952-937-2711, or you can contact
us and Request
an Appointment.
