Oct 22, 2019
An exceptional driving experience is nothing new when you slip behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, but to ensure that you don’t miss a beat even when the weather conditions are less than ideal, it is important to make sure that your vehicle’s tires are in tip-top shape. The condition of your tires is crucial to your vehicle’s performance and you and your passenger’s safety. Your tires have the job of providing grip on the road so that you don’t slip and slide right off. A lot of factors play into the condition of your tires, which include age, tread depth, tire pressure, and any previous damage. Below you can see how to check your tires for all of the above conditions. If you find that it’s time to replace your tires be sure to schedule a service appointment and allow our team of certified professionals to match you with the right tires for your vehicle and have them replaced in no time! Be sure to check out our service specials to see if you can save big on any fall service your vehicle needs!
Checking Your Tire’s Condition & Age:
- Look at the tread and sidewalls for any cuts, scrapes, punctures, bulges, bumps or cracks. If you see anything suspicious, have a tire service professional take a closer look.
- You also want to keep an eye on your tire’s age. Depending on how much you drive, your tire’s tread may last for years but just because the tread is not worn out does not mean that your tires don’t need to be replaced
- To determine your tire’s age just look at the DOT stamping on the sidewall
- At the end of the DOT stamp, there is a four-digit code that will tell you when the tire was manufactured.
- Example: A code that looks like 4719 means the tire was manufactured in the 47th week of 2019.
Checking Your Tire Depth:
- Evaluate the tread depth of your tires to make sure you have enough traction to grip the road
- An easy way to check you tire depth is with the Penny Test
- Just place a penny upside down in your tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, it may be time for new tires.
Checking Your Tire Pressure:
- Use a tire pressure gauge to make sure your tires are properly inflated and then fill your tires with air as needed
- Your owners manual will have the proper PSI for your tires
- To check your pressure, remove the valve stem cap, press the gauge head evenly onto the valve stem, use firm pressure so that the hissing sound stops
- Remove the gauge and read the pressure adjust as needed
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