Five Star Ford Offers Tire Service Near Stone Mountain

Car and Driver says that if you’ve managed to get ten years of use out of your tires, you should replace them no matter how much tread they have left. Most tires are rated for 40,000 to 60,000 miles of service. If you need new tires or need tire service, Five Star Ford Stone Mountain is available to help you. Taking good care of your tires and getting new ones when needed will help you get better gas mileage and have a smoother ride.

How Do You Know If You Need Tire Service?

In addition to proper tire inflation, you also need to keep an eye on how much tread you have on your tires. Driving experts at AAA say you should use a quarter to test the tread depth of your tire. In Georgia, you’re legally required to have at least 2/32” of tire tread.

Just take a quarter and insert it into your tire with George Washington’s head facing down. If you can see space above his head, you have tread that’s worn down to less than 4/32″. That means you will need new tires.

A car or truck with a low amount of tread takes much longer to stop than ones with good tire tread depth. According to AAA, a car or truck with 2/32″ inch of tire tread takes five to six car lengths longer to stop at 70 mph than one that has 4/32” of tread.

Tire inflation is also important. Check tires for the right pounds per square inch (PSI) of inflation every two to four weeks. Also check tires when you’re going to go on a long road trip. Potential problems include:

• Nails or other metal objects
• Uneven tread wear
• Cracked or damaged sidewalls
• Degraded or discolored rubber

Flat tires aren’t fun. A blowout is even riskier. Worn tires in poor condition put you at a much higher risk of problems in traffic and poor weather conditions.

Reasons For Regular Tire Service?

Underinflated tires lead to poorer gas mileage: up to .2% per each pound of pressure under the recommended level. If you keep your tires inflated to the recommended PSI, you will also experience safer braking and better handling.

According to the NHTSA, even though it takes only a few minutes to check tire pressure and condition, only 19% of drivers keep their tires inflated properly at all times. You can check what pressure your tires need by looking at the sticker on the inside of your drivers’ side door or consulting your car or tire owners’ manuals.

Making Tires Last Longer

Tires can lose some of their useful life by driving on rough roads or being used in a lot of stop-and-start city driving. Those are factors beyond a lot of people’s control, but any driver can keep their tires inflated to the proper pressure and check regularly for problems like uneven wear or slow tire leaks from nails or other sharp objects.

You’ll get the longest performance out of your tires by having regular tire service and rotation, balancing your wheels, and keeping your tires inflated properly. Five Star Ford Stone Mountain can provide you with regular tire service near Stone Mountain.

Buying Your Tires At A Dealership

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain carries sixteen major tire brands, including Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Uniroyal, Hankook, Continental, General Tire, Pirelli®

Bridgestone, Firestone, Yokohama®, Toyo®, Nitto® and Falken. You don’t need to have a Ford to bring your vehicle in for new tires at Five Star Ford. Their qualified technicians can help you to choose the best tire for your needs.

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain has the right equipment to do any tire service, as well as safely and efficiently install new tires.

Stone Mountain Tire Rotation And Inspection

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain offers tire rotation specials. They can inspect and rotate your tires when you need it. Watch for other discounts and specials on tire service, in addition to their regular lowest price guarantee.

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain Lowest Price Guarantee

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain will refund 110% of the difference in purchase price if you locate the same tire you bought from them at another location within 30 days. You will also get a free oil and filter change from Five Star Ford Stone Mountain if you find your tires somewhere else at a lower price within the 30-day period.

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain’s Service Department

Five Star Ford Stone Mountain’s service department is ready to assist you Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The dealership’s service department is comfortable and provides you with free WiFi, a coffee and refreshment bar, Cable TV, and clean, comfortable seating. The service department is ready to help you with shuttle service to and from your home and parts and labor warranties.

For more information please contact us today!