Tire Maintenance and Repair Service
When your tires aren’t right, SpeeDee technicians can make your ride smooth and quiet again. In addition to tire rotation and wheel balancing, we sell and install brand-name tires, making SpeeDee your one-stop tire shop.
Tire Repair Service
SpeedDee tire services include puncture repairs. Typically, a tire puncture of up to ¼ inch in diameter is worth repairing. Examples include punctures caused by driving over nails or screws. Drop by your nearest SpeeDee location and ask if your damaged tire should be repaired or replaced!
Tire Maintenance Tips
Check your tire pressure monthly and adjust it to the pressure recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. If your TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) light illuminates, your tire pressure is too low or too high. Drop by SpeeDee, and we’ll get you back to proper inflation levels and reset your dashboard sensors.
SpeeDee service centers offer wheel balancing and tire rotation services. We recommend rotating and balancing your tires every 4,000 to 5,000 miles based on your manufacturer’s recommendations. Tire alignment ensures your tires make proper contact with the road. Improper alignment lowers your fuel efficiency and causes tires to wear unevenly. We recommend tire alignment services twice a year.
How often should you rotate your tires?
A good rule of thumb is to arrange tire rotation services when you have your oil changed (SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service can do both!). Regular tire service promotes even and longer wear, especially on front-wheel drive vehicles.
How Do I Know If My Tire Needs to Be Replaced?
Your vehicle may need new tires if any of these conditions apply:
- Worn down tire tread bars
- Long or jagged tire punctures
- Punctures located on the shoulder or sidewall
- Blisters on the tire surface
- Bulging areas on the sidewall
- Vibrations when driving
How Often Do I Need New Tires?
Tires and brakes are essential for vehicle safety (and passenger safety). If tire condition is in question, it’s best to err on the side of caution and replace the tires. Your safety depends on them.
Generally, plan to replace tires every 40,000 miles, every 4 years, or when a tire is damaged beyond repair. The climate where you drive, your driving style, and how well you maintain your tires will affect how long your tires last.
Don’t risk your safety by driving on dangerously worn tires. An estimated 11,000 tire-related crashes occur in the United States every year, and about 200 people die as a consequence of those crashes. Don’t be a statistic. Start thinking about what tires you’ll buy well ahead of the point of danger.
Shopping for new tires can be a little overwhelming, but it’s a necessary part of keeping your vehicle functioning smoothly and keeping you safe. Stop in at your local SpeeDee service center and let our SpeeDee Performance Certified technicians help you decide what’s best for you and your vehicle.
Do you have to buy all four tires at the same time?
If necessary, tires can be purchased in pairs. Replacing a single tire is not recommended, as the difference in tread depth can affect your vehicle’s performance.
Whether you need tire repair, wheel balancing, or a tire rotation service, drop by your local SpeeDee service center. Our skilled technicians will evaluate your tires and help you keep your vehicle driving smoothly and safely.
