Tires are the most important feature on your car. They are the only thing between the car and the road. Anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control don't work, if your tires are inadequate.
Say it ain't so! "Nothing good ever lasts." While your car may last decades, your tires won't. It's advised to swap out your tires a few times during the lifespan of automobile. How long the tread lasts varies depending on type of car, tire, driving style, as well as, the condition of the road and the weather you encounter. Tire maintenance and driving responsibly can help you get the most mileage out of your tires.
Say it ain't so! "Nothing good ever lasts." While your car may last decades, your tires won't. It's advised to swap out your tires a few times during the lifespan of automobile. How long the tread lasts varies depending on type of car, tire, driving style, as well as, the condition of the road and the weather you encounter. Tire maintenance and driving responsibly can help you get the most mileage out of your tires.
Here are some of the services we offer to help maximize your tires lifespan!
Alignments
Wheel alignment is the position of the wheels relative to your car. When properly aligned, the wheels point in the right direction. Without proper alignment, the wheels resist your steering commands, as well as each other. Alignment also affects gas mileage and tire wear. If your tires are pointed in different directions, they fight against each other and can cause tread wear. Computerized alignment equipment is used to measure all alignment angles on today's cars. These include both adjustable and non-adjustable angles. (Non-adjustable angles require repair or replacement of the suspension component.)
To have experts handle your car's alignment, visit Six Forks Station Exxon.
Wheel alignment is the position of the wheels relative to your car. When properly aligned, the wheels point in the right direction. Without proper alignment, the wheels resist your steering commands, as well as each other. Alignment also affects gas mileage and tire wear. If your tires are pointed in different directions, they fight against each other and can cause tread wear. Computerized alignment equipment is used to measure all alignment angles on today's cars. These include both adjustable and non-adjustable angles. (Non-adjustable angles require repair or replacement of the suspension component.)
To have experts handle your car's alignment, visit Six Forks Station Exxon.
Balancing
Sometimes confused with alignment, a properly balanced wheel is a perfectly tuned wheel-tire combination. This is fine tune-age is achievable by placing measured weights on the opposite side of the tread wear and tear on your unbalanced tire. "WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I NEED MY WHEELS BALANCED", you ask? Is your vehicle vibrating or wobbling as you increase speeds, say, highway or interstate speed? If yes, your wheel is probably not balanced. After your tires roll on the road, certain spots get worn more quickly than others due to placement. Come in for quick, expert service—most people are very happy with the difference such an easy and affordable fix makes. Look for these tell tale symptoms, and if you feel one, make an appointment:
Call us at 919-848-1550 , so we can balance your tires!
Sometimes confused with alignment, a properly balanced wheel is a perfectly tuned wheel-tire combination. This is fine tune-age is achievable by placing measured weights on the opposite side of the tread wear and tear on your unbalanced tire. "WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I NEED MY WHEELS BALANCED", you ask? Is your vehicle vibrating or wobbling as you increase speeds, say, highway or interstate speed? If yes, your wheel is probably not balanced. After your tires roll on the road, certain spots get worn more quickly than others due to placement. Come in for quick, expert service—most people are very happy with the difference such an easy and affordable fix makes. Look for these tell tale symptoms, and if you feel one, make an appointment:
- Scalloped, erratic wear pattern on tires or bald spots in certain sections.
- Vibration in steering wheel, seat, or floorboard at certain speeds, typically 50-70mph.
Call us at 919-848-1550 , so we can balance your tires!
Tire Inspection
We suggest having a professional take a close look at your tires occasionally, including your spare. Inspecting the tire tread and sidewalls for abnormalities can be important "down the road". Road debris and foreign objects like glass, stones, etc can be a hazard for safe travel. Irregular tread wear, cuts, bulges, scrapes, and cracking can also be a problem. We can spot these issues early on the prevent any further damage. Even the smallest issue when it comes to tire failure can lead to a major, even life threatening, event. A sitting vehicle, over or under inflating your tires, or overloading can lead to these types of problems.
To have experts inspect your car's tires, visit Six Forks Station Exxon!
We suggest having a professional take a close look at your tires occasionally, including your spare. Inspecting the tire tread and sidewalls for abnormalities can be important "down the road". Road debris and foreign objects like glass, stones, etc can be a hazard for safe travel. Irregular tread wear, cuts, bulges, scrapes, and cracking can also be a problem. We can spot these issues early on the prevent any further damage. Even the smallest issue when it comes to tire failure can lead to a major, even life threatening, event. A sitting vehicle, over or under inflating your tires, or overloading can lead to these types of problems.
To have experts inspect your car's tires, visit Six Forks Station Exxon!
Tire Rotation
Rotating your tires is moving the wheels and tires of a vehicle from one position to another position, to even out the tire's wear, which can maximize the potential lifespan of your tires. This is important because each tire carries a different weight depending on the portion of the vehicle that rides on it, making the tire treads wear down at different times. By switching our the placement (rotating them), you try to eliminate those differences. Generally a rotation interval of 6,000 miles is recommended, but you should refer to your owner's manual for the recommended rotation interval & pattern for your specific vehicle. The rotation pattern varies with different makes & models, which shows the tire locations during rotation. Some vehicles have different size tires on the front & back or directional tires. This limits the locations that a tire may take on the vehicle. Tire rotation time also offers a good opportunity to have the tires & wheels balanced. It's another step you can take to maximize your tire investment.
Rotating your tires is moving the wheels and tires of a vehicle from one position to another position, to even out the tire's wear, which can maximize the potential lifespan of your tires. This is important because each tire carries a different weight depending on the portion of the vehicle that rides on it, making the tire treads wear down at different times. By switching our the placement (rotating them), you try to eliminate those differences. Generally a rotation interval of 6,000 miles is recommended, but you should refer to your owner's manual for the recommended rotation interval & pattern for your specific vehicle. The rotation pattern varies with different makes & models, which shows the tire locations during rotation. Some vehicles have different size tires on the front & back or directional tires. This limits the locations that a tire may take on the vehicle. Tire rotation time also offers a good opportunity to have the tires & wheels balanced. It's another step you can take to maximize your tire investment.
We Offer Most Major Brands of Tires
We understand that tires are a vital part of your vehicle here at Six Forks Station Exxon. The material and quality of tires directly affects the car's ride & performance. Their primary role is to protect the rims and increase performance. We only offer brand name tires because of this.
If we determine you need new tires, we have to then decide the best tires for your car and daily driving habits. There is a variety of determining factors that will help us pick the best set of wheels for you! We want them to ride well, be low on noise, and tread wear, but more importantly look at the brake handling, resistance to hydroplaning, and the winter traction statistics!
Our tire experts can help you choose the perfect tires for your car or truck at Six Forks Station Exxon!
We understand that tires are a vital part of your vehicle here at Six Forks Station Exxon. The material and quality of tires directly affects the car's ride & performance. Their primary role is to protect the rims and increase performance. We only offer brand name tires because of this.
If we determine you need new tires, we have to then decide the best tires for your car and daily driving habits. There is a variety of determining factors that will help us pick the best set of wheels for you! We want them to ride well, be low on noise, and tread wear, but more importantly look at the brake handling, resistance to hydroplaning, and the winter traction statistics!
Our tire experts can help you choose the perfect tires for your car or truck at Six Forks Station Exxon!
Our preferred brands below:
