Tire Replacement in Chillicothe, Ohio at Hometown Chillicothe

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You need tires for demanding weather conditions and to stop when it counts. It's hazardous to drive on worn-out tires. That's why it's so important to get your tires replaced at the correct times.

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Why Tire Replacement is Important

Your point of contact with the road is one of the most vital parts of your vehicle. Tires keep the grip so your car goes where you want it to and not where you don't, especially in slippery conditions.

When You Should Get Tire Replacement

You should get a new set of tires about every six years or every 50,000 miles driven. You can incur serious problems if you use tires longer than ten years. If you notice a loss of grip on the road or tires with low tread depth, you might be in the market for a new set of tires.

The Tire Replacement Process

This is how your service technician replaces your tires.

1. Lift the Vehicle

   You need to do this to remove the wheels

2. Remove the Wheels

   Lug nuts must be loosened in a star pattern

3. Deflate the Old Tires & Take Them Off of the Rim

   This is done with a tire changer

4. Put the New Tires on the Rim & Inflate

   It's imperative to seal the valve stem in place here

5. Balance the Tires

   A tire balancer is used to do this

6. Reinstall the Wheels

   Using a star pattern, the lug nuts are tightened

Cost of Tire Replacement

There is a wide range of tires on the market and a corresponding broad range of tire prices: between $50-$1000 per tire. Labor costs are a little more standardized, and getting a whole set of tires replaced ranges from $50-$300.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

Let your service technician know how you drive and what you plan to do with your vehicle. This will help them determine what type of tires to recommend. Remember what you'd like out of a tire, too. Always let your service technician know about any of the other problems your vehicle has.

Signs of a Quality Tire Replacement

You'll know you had a good tire replacement if you feel a newfound grip on the road when driving and stopping and the tires stay inflated. If you're having issues in any of these areas, you may have had a shoddy repair. Also, if you feel vibrations after a tire replacement, your tires may have been improperly balanced during the tire replacement.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Tire Replacement

There are few more essential things for the lifespan of your tires than getting tire rotations. These even out the disproportionate wear on specific areas of the tires, making them last much longer and saving you the cost of a new set of tires. You can check if it's time for a tire rotation by looking for uneven wear on the tires.

Contact Our Service Department in Chillicothe, Ohio

We're here to get you in the correct set of tires at Hometown Chillicothe. When you're ready for this or any other repair, you can set up service online, call us to schedule service at 380-219-9549 or stop by when we're open. Our award-winning service technicians are happy to help at Hometown Chillicothe.