7 Signs Your Mazda Needs New Tires

Even the toughest of tires wear down over time and can suddenly sustain damage from the road. For your safety, it’s important to keep a close eye on your tires at all times. If you find any of the following issues, consider having new tires installed right away at your nearest Mazda dealership.

7 Signs Your Mazda Needs New Tires

Your Tread Depths Are Too Shallow

The tread depths of tires should always be deeper than 2/32 of an inch. If your treads are nearing this minimal level of shallowness, it’s best to have them replaced promptly. 

If you’re driving in a particularly cold or wet climate with more dangerous roads, you may want to keep your treads even deeper than this at all times. Thicker treads almost always provide better traction. 

Your Tires Have Bubbles or Blisters

Any external sign of damage should make you wary of using a tire. Sometimes a strong impact against a pothole can leave a tire blistered or bubbling on the outside. This usually means an internal layer of rubber has ruptured, weakening the tire. This makes the tire unsafe to use.

Your Tires Are Excessively Cracked

Tiny cracks in tire rubber aren’t necessarily anything to worry about. However, excessively numerous, deep, long, or awkwardly positioned cracks may weaken the tire and threaten to cause a blowout. 

Sometimes tire rubber can become brittle and filled with cracks. This condition is known as dry rot and usually means the tire has to go. 

Your Tires Are Losing Traction

If your tires look fine but you’re still sensing a reduction in traction, have a technician take a closer look. You should always have confidence in the ability of your tires to grip the road firmly. Any loss of traction usually means you need a new set of tires.

Your Tires Are Worn Unevenly 

Uneven tire wear can usually be countered by regular tire rotation. But if your tires have become too uneven for rotation to correct, you may need to have a new set of four installed. 

Your Car Is Vibrating Too Much

Loud road noise and excessive vibrations are other common signs of worn-out tires. When tires are in good shape and evenly worn, driving should be smooth and relatively quiet. 

Your Mazda Dealer Finds a Flaw

One reason to have your tires rotated at your local dealership every six months is to ensure that your tires stay even in size. Another reason is that it gives the technician a chance to carefully inspect your tires. An experienced technician is likely to notice any subtle signs of tire damage and let you know if a tire needs to go. 

Have your tires rotated or replaced today at Mazda of Wooster. We’re a local full-service dealership with experienced, courteous sales staff and technicians ready to resolve all your vehicle-related needs.

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