SERVING SAN DIEGO, CHULA VISTA, NATIONAL CITY, NORTH PARK, LA MESA, MISSION BAY, PACIFIC BAY, EASTLAKE, BONITA & THE SOUTH BAY SINCE 1992
Imperfections, blemishes in the rubber, and damage to a tire or rim can throw a wheel “out of balance.” That means that one section of the tire or rim is heavier. When that’s the case, the tire can wobble or even hop as it rolls down the road. That effect often can be heard, as well as felt in the steering wheel.To balance a tire, at Power Tires we use computerized equipment that identifies where wheel weights should be applied to the rim.
Generally, brake pads need to be replaced after about 50,000 miles. Some need to be replaced after 25,000, while others can last for 70,000 miles – it all depends on the factors listed above. To get a more accurate number for your car’s specific needs, consult the owner’s manual.
As the tires wear, these bars will become flush (level or even) with the tire’s tread. At this point, it’s time to replace the tires. Check the tread by using the “penny test.” Take a penny and place it upside down with Lincoln facing you in the center of the tread (at the thickest part of the tire). If you can see the very top of Lincoln’s head or the copper above it, replace the tires immediately.
