Tyres

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At Automotive Art we pride ourselves in bringing you the best brands at great prices, and the service team to make sure you drive away happy! Whether you drive a car, SUV, rally car or truck, Automotive Art is where you start when looking for the right tyres for your vehicle. From performance tires to durable economy tires to exact-match OEM tires, we have what you're looking for to get you back on the road. Need a specific or unique brand or size? Just ask one of our store managers and we will work to special order your tyre to meet your exact requirements. 

 

 

Tyre Care

Proper tyre care and safety is simple and easy.  We at Automotive Art recommend taking 15-20 minutes every month to check your tyres, including the spare.

Your Tyre Maintenance Checklist

Pressure - Under inflation results in unnecessary tyre stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents.  A tyre can lose up to half of its inflation pressure and not appear to be flat!

Alignment - A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tyres.  Have Automotive Art check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.

Rotation - Regularly rotating your vehicle's tyres will help you achieve more uniform wear.  Unless your vehicle's owners manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for tyre rotation is approximately every 5,000 miles.

Tread - Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions. Visually check your tyres for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas.  Also check for signs of damage.

How to Check Inflation Pressure

  • Look for this information in your vehicle.  Refer to your vehicle's owners manual for the proper level of inflation; it may also be posted on the door post or in the glove box.
  • When you check the inflation pressure, make sure the tyres are cool - meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile.  (Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air, check and record the tyre pressure first and add the appropriate inflation pressure when you get to the pump.  It is normal for tyres to heat up and the inflation pressure inside to increase as you drive.  Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tyres are hot.)
  • Check inflation pressure once a month and before long trips.
  • If you overfill the tyre, you can release air by pushing on the metal stem in the centre of the valve with a fingernail or the tip of a pen.  Then recheck the pressure with your tyre gauge.
  • Replace the valve cap. 
  • Remember to check the spare. (Note: Some spare tyres require higher inflation pressure).

Why Check Your Alignment?

  • If your car's suspension system is out of alignment, your tyres will wear unevenly and you may experience handling problems.  Potholes and rough roads can contribute to problems with alignment.
  • Front-wheel drive vehicles, and those with independent rear suspension, require alignment of all four wheels.
  • Have Automotive Art check your alignment periodically as specified by your vehicle’s owners manual or if handling problems develop, such as "pulling."
  • Also have your tyre balance checked periodically.  An unbalanced tyre and wheel assembly may result in irregular wear or vibration.

Why Rotate Your Tyres?

  • Each tyre on your car supports a different amount of weight; this unequal weight distribution causes your tyres to wear at different rates.  By rotating your tyres, you can extend their useful life.
  • If your tyres show uneven wear, ask your tyre dealer to check for and correct any misalignment, imbalance or other mechanical problem involved before rotation.
  • Refer to your vehicle's owners manual for rotation recommendations.  If no rotation period is specified, tyres should be rotated approximately every 5,000 miles.
  • Sometimes front and rear tyres use different pressures.  After rotation, adjust tyre inflation pressure to the figures recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

How to Check Tread

  • When the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch, tyres must be replaced.
  • All tyres have "wear bars," which are small, raised bars of rubber in the groove that indicate when tyres are worn out.  If your tread is worn down to the wear bars, it’s time for a new tyre.
  • Visually check your tyres for signs of uneven wear.  You may have irregular tread wear if there are high and low areas or unusually smooth areas.  Also make sure no nails or other objects are embedded in the tyre.  Consult your tyre dealer as soon as possible if you see problems.

Tyre Cleaning & Maintenance

Car owners should always endeavour to clean the tyres when washing their car.  Many people put layer upon layer of dressings on their tyres but never clean them.  The result is a “browning” or “yellowing” discoloration.  To clean your tyres, use a cleaner formulated for tyres.  Car wash shampoos are too gentle to penetrate into the tyre’s pores and lift out imbedded grime.  Use a recommended degreaser diluted to the correct ratio to remove excess tyre dressing and grime.

After you’ve cleaned your tyres you may desire to apply a dressing to achieve that slick, wet look.  Products like Meguiar’s Endurance Tyre Gel and Hot Shine Tyre Spray are designed to provide protection that lasts weeks, not days and gives a deep gloss black shine that protects against cracking and browning.