Orlando Tire Repair – Can My Tire Be Repaired?

It is very important to examine your tires often to see if they are safe to drive on or need to be serviced or replaced. If you think your vehicle may need new tires, the steps below will help you decide. If you get a flat tire from a nail or puncture, then chances are pretty high that the experts at Orlando tire repair will be able to help. The chances for repair are best when:

1. You did not drive on the damaged tire while it was flat.
2. The puncture is in the tread part of the tire, not on the sidewall.
3. The damage is small, with a hole that’s less than 1/4 inch in diameter.

If you have any questions about whether your tire can be fixed or not, stop by and have one of the trained technicians at Orlando Tire Repair look at it for you. Remember that worn tires are unsafe and they’re also against the law! The minimum legal tire tread depth is 2/32 inch.

In wet driving conditions like we often have in Florida, 4/32 inch or less tread depth means you have significant risk of losing traction, which means your vehicle can slide or hydroplane on wet roads. Don’t put the safety of you and your passengers at risk! Below are two reliable ways to check if your tires are worn.

1. The Penny Test
To test if the tread is worn out, hold a penny in the most shallow tread groove with Lincoln’s head down. If the top of his head shows, then the tire should be replaced.

2. Look for Interior Belts Showing Through.
When the wear bars or the interior belt starts to show in the grooves across the tread of the tire, you only have about 2/32-inch of tread remaining and you’ll want to replace the tire.

Remember to let the experts at Orlando tire repair help you make the best decision about your tire safety.