Tires

Tires are the single most important safety feature on your vehicle. They are the only thing that connects the car to the road. Life-saving technologies like anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control cannot do their job if your tires don’t have a good grip on the road. Nothing lasts forever and you will typically need to replace tires two or more times throughout the life of a typical vehicle. Despite advances in longer lasting tires, actual tread life will vary by vehicle type, tire type, driving styles, and even road or weather conditions. Proper maintenance and responsible driving can maximize the mileage that a set of tires will last. Here at Swander’s Automotive we offer several professional services to keep you safe, protect your investment, and help your tires last as long as possible. ALIGNMENTS are mainly performed to let the suspension and steering systems operate at their desired angles and reduce tire wear. BALANCING is performed to eliminate or prevent vibrations while driving. Sometimes you will feel a wobble through the steering wheel indicating tire balancing is needed. REPAIRS An incorrectly repaired tire could pose a safety hazard to you. At Swander’s Automotive our experts will determine whether your tire is able to be repaired or if it needs to be replaced. If the tire is repairable, our certified technicians will make sure it is repaired correctly and get you back on the road as quickly as possible. TIRE ROTATION is moving the wheels and tires of a vehicle from one position to another to ensure even tire wear which extends the useful life of a set of tires. All vehicles and tires are different but as a general rule tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS are electronic devices placed in each wheel by manufacturers to help you know and properly maintain even tire pressure. Knowing and maintaining the correct pressures will help your tires last longer, improve gas mileage, and prevent you from being stuck with a flat tire. These sensors do eventually go bad. They need to be programmed to your specific vehicle with the proper electronic tools. At Swander’s Automotive we understand the importance of your tires and proper care. If it is determined that you need tires, it is essential to identify the best tires for your vehicle and driving demands. We offer most major brands of tires. Trust the experts at Swander’s Automotive to help you with your tire needs.