Are Your Tires Ready for Spring?
This winter was especially difficult for drivers and the agencies that maintain roads. The snow and rain was continual. In some parts of the country, winter keeps dumping layers of snow on an infrastructure that is already stressed by age and vehicle density. A spring season following a tough winter is incredibly dangerous for tires primarily because of poor road conditions. If you haven't already scheduled a quick and easy tire service to inspect the condition of your tires, now is the time!
Everyone has seen a municipal snowplow speeding down the road just barely scraping the road's surface. The strange paradox of seeing snow and slush flying to the side of the road accompanied by a bouquet of red hot sparks is intriguing. The steel used for plow shovels is far harder than asphalt and concrete. Every time a plow touches bare road, it compromises road surface integrity. With a little rain, or freezing those spots turn into deep potholes.
Crumbling roads create a situation where it becomes impossible to avoid driving over hazards like potholes. Aside from creating problems like misalignment, potholes are notorious for compromising the integrity of tires. This is true for both new and worn treads. The sharp edge of a deep asphalt pothole, combined with high speeds and vehicle weight, could cause major harm to any tire. It could even cause a blowout that endangers the lives of the vehicle driver and passengers.
If a driver can recall even a single time when they hit a pothole especially hard, at an uncommon angle, or at a high speed during the winter months, a tire service to check for damage is in order. High quality tires can withstand a great deal of wear and tear, but as warmer and dryer weather comes on, that damage could create hazards. A rough winter of driving means it is imperative to schedule an appointment for routine tire service and a safety inspection for safer driving.
Need a professional to inspect your tires? Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Auto Service & Repair for more information about tire service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
This winter was especially difficult for drivers and the agencies that maintain roads. The snow and rain was continual. In some parts of the country, winter keeps dumping layers of snow on an infrastructure that is already stressed by age and vehicle density. A spring season following a tough winter is incredibly dangerous for tires primarily because of poor road conditions. If you haven't already scheduled a quick and easy tire service to inspect the condition of your tires, now is the time!
Everyone has seen a municipal snowplow speeding down the road just barely scraping the road's surface. The strange paradox of seeing snow and slush flying to the side of the road accompanied by a bouquet of red hot sparks is intriguing. The steel used for plow shovels is far harder than asphalt and concrete. Every time a plow touches bare road, it compromises road surface integrity. With a little rain, or freezing those spots turn into deep potholes.
Crumbling roads create a situation where it becomes impossible to avoid driving over hazards like potholes. Aside from creating problems like misalignment, potholes are notorious for compromising the integrity of tires. This is true for both new and worn treads. The sharp edge of a deep asphalt pothole, combined with high speeds and vehicle weight, could cause major harm to any tire. It could even cause a blowout that endangers the lives of the vehicle driver and passengers.
If a driver can recall even a single time when they hit a pothole especially hard, at an uncommon angle, or at a high speed during the winter months, a tire service to check for damage is in order. High quality tires can withstand a great deal of wear and tear, but as warmer and dryer weather comes on, that damage could create hazards. A rough winter of driving means it is imperative to schedule an appointment for routine tire service and a safety inspection for safer driving.
Need a professional to inspect your tires? Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Auto Service & Repair for more information about tire service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
