Tires & Tire Repairs

Tires are one of the most fundamental aspects of driving and should be one of those things you pay very close attention to as you properly maintain your vehicle. It’s easy to forget the importance of tires but it only takes one of them failing before their significance is truly revealed.

Tire maintenance:

• Air pressure
• Tread test
• Rotations and Balancing

Tire air pressure:

Proper air pressure in your tires is vital when trying to maximize the longevity of your tires. To determine the proper air pressure for your vehicle, look in the driver side door jam for the manufacturers specifications.

• Under inflated tires negatively effect your tread wear along the outer edges and lowers your fuel economy.
• Over inflated tires lead to premature wear along the center of the tire and negatively effects your vehicle’s handling and braking.

Why should I consider using Nitrogen to fill my tires?

• Better tire pressure retention: Nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen molecules, which means they are less likely to escape from the tire, resulting in better tire pressure retention over time.
• Reduced oxidation: Nitrogen is an inert gas that doesn’t react with other substances, so it can help reduce the amount of oxidation inside the tire, which can extend the life of the tire and improve its performance.
• Improved fuel efficiency: Proper tire inflation is important for maximizing fuel efficiency, and nitrogen can help maintain consistent tire pressure, which can improve gas mileage and reduce fuel costs.
• Longer tire life: By reducing oxidation and maintaining proper tire pressure, nitrogen can help extend the life of the tire, potentially saving money on tire replacements over time.

Overall, using nitrogen in tires can provide several benefits that can improve tire performance, increase safety, and save money in the long run.

How to test tire tread:

Place a penny vertically into your tire’s tread groove with Abraham Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you. If you can see all of his head, it’s time to get new tires.

Rocks, sharp objects and debris sneak up and wreak havoc on tires whether we drive carefully or not. When your tires are damaged, needing repaired or replaced, Vorderman Motor Werks in Fort Wayne, Indiana can solve your tire needs.

How far can I drive on a flat tire?

The short answer; don’t drive on a flat tire. If you don’t address a flat tire or leaking tire right away and try to drive on the tire you not only risk further damage to the tire (possibly making it unrepairable) but you risk damage to the suspension, wheels and even the braking system. Wheels can go out of alignment or worse yet, you could bend the rims. Bent rims or misalignment can cause stress to the suspension and structure of the entire vehicle.

How do I know if I require tire repair?

So your tires are not flat but something doesn’t feel right? Odds are, if you are feeling something strange in the wheel or something subtle, there is likely a problem. Rather than take any risks, stop in and us at Vorderman Motor Werks.

Signs of tire damage:

Rocks, sharp objects, pot holes or other debris can cause sidewalls on tires to bulge. Unaddressed, the tire is likely to burst. These objects can also cause a bent wheel; a bent wheel cause unwanted vibrations. Here at Vorderman Motor Werks, we are able to repair these with our state of the art Hunter Wheel Straightening Machine.