Need New Tires for Safe Winter Driving?
Don't be stranded out in the cold with an unexpected breakdown. Take a few extra minutes of your time and make sure your winter driving is as safe as it can be. Before you head out for that skiing trip, or even for your daily commute, take time to get a standard inspection service to make sure that your vehicle is up for the task of the cold weather and miles still to come. This inspection should include checking all fluids (transmission, brakes, battery, power steering, radiator), a needed oil change, an inspection of your tires (purchasing new tires or snow tires may be necessary if you're headed to the slopes), braking system, and steering and suspension systems. Don't forget to check the spare too!
Be sure to take off your tires before something goes wrong! A tire failure while you're driving can be catastrophic--causing your car to go out of control or leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere. Here are a few things you can check yourself:
- Depth of Tread -- The tread on your tires should be at least 1/16 of an inch (1.6 millimeters) in depth. Don't let it get any thinner than that, and twice that much is better if you regularly drive on slick, wet surfaces.
- Cracked Sidewalls -- This could be a sign that your tire is developing a leak.
- Bulges and Blisters -- This is an indication that the outer surface of the tire has begun to weaken.
- Excessive Vibration -- This can be caused for several reasons; tires out of alignment or out of balance, failing shock absorbers, or a problem in the internal structure of the tire.
As much as you try to be prepared and your vehicle has received a clean bill of health, the unexpected can happen, such as engine problems, flat tires, accidents, road closures, and other issues. Make sure you carry a roadside emergency kit in the trunk. These are readily available at most retailers and auto part stores. Don't forget to add a couple of blankets, snacks, and water.
Need a set of high-quality tires for safe winter driving? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go online at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Rum River offers quality auto repair and auto detailing services. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
Don't be stranded out in the cold with an unexpected breakdown. Take a few extra minutes of your time and make sure your winter driving is as safe as it can be. Before you head out for that skiing trip, or even for your daily commute, take time to get a standard inspection service to make sure that your vehicle is up for the task of the cold weather and miles still to come. This inspection should include checking all fluids (transmission, brakes, battery, power steering, radiator), a needed oil change, an inspection of your tires (purchasing new tires or snow tires may be necessary if you're headed to the slopes), braking system, and steering and suspension systems. Don't forget to check the spare too!
Be sure to take off your tires before something goes wrong! A tire failure while you're driving can be catastrophic--causing your car to go out of control or leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere. Here are a few things you can check yourself:
- Depth of Tread -- The tread on your tires should be at least 1/16 of an inch (1.6 millimeters) in depth. Don't let it get any thinner than that, and twice that much is better if you regularly drive on slick, wet surfaces.
- Cracked Sidewalls -- This could be a sign that your tire is developing a leak.
- Bulges and Blisters -- This is an indication that the outer surface of the tire has begun to weaken.
- Excessive Vibration -- This can be caused for several reasons; tires out of alignment or out of balance, failing shock absorbers, or a problem in the internal structure of the tire.
As much as you try to be prepared and your vehicle has received a clean bill of health, the unexpected can happen, such as engine problems, flat tires, accidents, road closures, and other issues. Make sure you carry a roadside emergency kit in the trunk. These are readily available at most retailers and auto part stores. Don't forget to add a couple of blankets, snacks, and water.
Need a set of high-quality tires for safe winter driving? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go online at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Rum River offers quality auto repair and auto detailing services. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
