Tire Replacement in Waverly, IA at Dale Howard Waverly

Tires wear down over time, weakening the tread and causing potential safety hazards. Replacing your tires before they wear down too much can save your life.

Why Tire Replacement is Important

Replacing a tire that’s slashed, busted, or flat is of utmost importance but the other common tire problem that many people tend to ignore is tread wear. Tires have grooves to create what’s known as tread. Tread keeps your wheels from becoming too smooth and causing your car to slide, skid, or skip when you brake, accelerate, turn, or drive on wet pavement or muddy ground.

Over time, the tires face tread wear, losing their grooves and making you more susceptible to accidents. Treadwear may not be a tire emergency in the same way as a flat tire but it can sneak up on you and cause life-threatening safety hazards if not taken care of immediately.

When You Should Get Tire Replacement

Tire replacement depends on how often you drive your car; people who drive more will need to replace their tires more often. In general, properly maintained tires can last up to 50,000 miles but premature or irregular tread wear can happen. You should check your tires monthly for signs of damage and wear and tear.

These signs include bulges, over or underinflation, cracks, scrapes, cuts, and low tread depth. In general, you should replace your tires if the tread depth reaches 2/32 of an inch. Many tires have a tread depth indicator, which is a line between the tire’s tread ribs.

If the tread wears down to level with the indicator, it’s time for replacement.

The Tire Replacement Process

Step 1

Our expert technicians will mount your vehicle so the wheels are in the air; they’ll remove the wheels and old tires, starting with the front wheel on the left side and going counterclockwise.

Step 2

After removing the old tires, they’ll check the wheels for any signs of damage before attaching the new tires to the wheels and inflating them. Then they’ll balance the tires for even wear.

Step 3

Finally, they’ll reinstall and align the wheels, ensuring a smooth ride and proper steering.

Cost of Tire Replacement

You’ll have to buy the new tires as well as pay for the cost of installation. Different cars require different tires, which can affect the price. On average, a new tire costs $50-$150 each for lower-end tires, $100-$300 for moderately priced tires, and up to $300-$1,000 for high-end tires. Dale Howard Waverly regularly runs parts specials so be sure to check them out for discounts on new tires.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

How can I check the tread depth?
What signs of damage should I look out for?
What kind of tires should I buy for my car and driving conditions?

Signs of a Quality Tire Replacement

Tires should be even, indicating proper balance and alignment
Driving and steering should be smooth; no veering off to one side, which indicates improper alignment
All parts should be in place, including the tires, wheels, and lugnuts

Caring for Your Vehicle After Tire Replacement

Brake and accelerate gently
Avoid speeding and rapid acceleration
Avoid hard turns and hitting curbs
Avoid rough road conditions when possible, such as uneven pavement, potholes, debris in the road, rainy or icy weather, etc.

Contact Our Service Department in Waverly, IA

Contact Dale Howard Waverly by phone at 319-352-9000 to get your tires replaced or for any other maintenance needs. You can also schedule an appointment online. Our service department is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We look forward to serving you!