When should you become concerned about tire replacement and tire services? North Hollywood Auto Repair recommends the following advice regarding tire replacement and the servicing of your tires for maximum safety.
Tires should be replaced when their remaining tread depth is no longer appropriate for the weather conditions expected to be encountered. Considering the amount of highway traffic in North Hollywood and the Greater Los Angeles Metropolis, we recommend replacing tires at approximately 4/32″ for driving on wet roads and 2/32″ for driving on dry roads.
Tires that my not need to be replaced; Only serviced:
Most small cuts and punctures in the tire tread area (up to 1/4″in size) can be repaired by trained personnel using industry-approved methods. These tires can be returned to service if they have not been driven on while flat or with very low inflation pressure.
Tires that have been in use for five (5) years or more should be carefully inspected periodically for external signs of aging. While this inspection will confirm the condition of the exterior rubber, it cannot assess internal degradation or damage.
Tires that require replacement:
Tires cut or punctured in the shoulder or sidewall areas, as well as any tires driven on while flat or with very low inflation pressure even for short periods of time are often damaged beyond repair and should be replaced. Driving on a tire while flat or with very low inflation pressure will permanently weaken the tire’s internal structure, rendering it more susceptible to catastrophic failure.
Tires that exhibit any bubbles, blisters or bulges, or have large cuts, cracks or other significant damage from road hazards in the tread, shoulder and/or sidewall areas should be replaced. Only inspecting the tire’s inner liner after dismounting the tire from the wheel will reveal the probable cause and help determine if the tire manufacturer’s workmanship and materials warranty applies.
Most tires will need to be replaced for other reasons before any prescribed calendar age, therefore the following recommended calendar age removal periods in no way reduces the driver’s responsibility to replace worn or damaged tires as needed.
Previously unused, never-mounted tires should not be put into service if they are more than six (6) years old even if they were properly stored.
All tires (including spare tires) manufactured more than ten (10) years previously should be removed from service and be replaced as a precaution, even if such tires appear serviceable and have not reached the legal wear limit.
Conveniently located at 5451 Tujunga Avenue in North Hollywood, North Hollywood Auto Repair is just North of the Ventura Freeway (101) and Hollywood Freeway (170) junction. If you need directions to our shop. Schedule an appointment online, or call us at 818-769-2334 to book your tire replacement or tire service. Our business hours are 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.