Tis the season of Erin go bragh, and even folks who aren’t Irish tend to feel a wee bit green. This year’s Food City 500 NASCAR race, held in Bristol, Tennessee, takes place this Sunday, on St. Pat’s Day and Danica Patrick has her car decked out for the occasion. For those who want to sport green on the road but cannot indulge in a custom paint job, don’t worry! There are other ways to dress up your car.
Though you may be feeling lucky in the spirit of the season, remember that it is never wise to leave your tires to chance. It is very important that you check your tires on a regular basis. At the first indication of trouble, you should have a trusted tire professional inspect and correct issues or replace your tires if necessary.
Warning signs to watch for include:
- Uneven tread wear. Any number of problems can cause uneven wear – have them corrected before it’s too late.
- Excessively worn tread. Most tires have tread-wear indicator bars running across the tread, or you can use the penny test. When the tread wears down to 1/8″, it’s time to shop for new tires.
- Cracks, cuts, bulges or blisters. If you see these potential weak spots, replace the tire as soon as possible.
- Excessive vibration. Tire vibration may indicate misalignment, imbalance, or internal tire damage. Get service right away.
Top of the drivin’ to you and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
