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Strange Rumbling and Vibrations

Various kinds of tire trouble can lead to an excess of road friction. Depending on how familiar you are with the usual sounds and sensations produced by your car, you might notice an increase in road noise and vibrations. If in doubt, turn off the stereo, roll down the windows, and listen carefully to your car for a long stretch of the road. 

Tires Wearing Down Unevenly

One common cause of vibrations is uneven tires. Regular rotation is usually an effective remedy for uneven tire wear. However, if a set of four tires becomes noticeably different in size and condition, you might need a whole new set.

Insufficient Tread Depths 

If you look after your tires well, they may last until the treads have worn out. Tire treads are no longer safe to use when the tread depths reach 2/32 of an inch. If your tire treads are drawing near to this depth, measure them frequently and prepare to have them replaced sometime soon.

Dry, Brittle, Cracking Sidewalls

UV rays in sunlight, chemicals from the road, and extreme temperatures can all cause tire rubber to dry out. As this happens, the sidewalls of tires tend to develop small cracks. If the normally gradual drying-out process becomes suddenly severe in one of your tires, you might have a case of dry rot. This is where the tire becomes too brittle, dry, and filled with cracks for continued safe use. 

Punctures or Embedded Objects

Skillful technicians can often repair minor punctures and small holes made by embedded objects. However, larger punctures or holes in awkward locations on a tire often mean the tire is no longer safe to drive on.

Bulges and Other Tire Damage

Impacts with potholes, curbs, parking stanchions, and sharp objects on the road sometimes fail to puncture a tire but can still cause irreparable damage. If one of your tires has a mysterious bulge or a particularly large gash, have a technician take a look; the tire will probably have to go.Visit Auffenberg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Shiloh, IL, today to have your worn-out tires replaced. We’re a local full-service dealership providing a generous range of new and pre-owned vehicles alongside courteous, knowledgeable staff for sales, support, and maintenance.  

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