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Tire FAQs For Tallahassee Drivers

Why Is It Important To Monitor Tread Wear?

A: The tread on your tire (the part of your tire that touches the road) is important to your vehicle's performance and especially its safety. You'll notice an intricate set of grooves around your tire. Collectively, they're referred to as a "tread pattern" and they're designed to maximize traction, which results in a higher maximum speed, as well as improved braking and handling.

Another risk you take by driving with worn tread is hydroplaning - an all-too-common problem for Floridians. When you drive over puddles at high speeds, it becomes harder for your tires to gain traction and the less tread on your tires, the more difficult it becomes. You can minimize this and other dangers, though, by inspecting your tires and scheduling tire service when necessary.

How Can I Check My Tire Tread?

A: Luckily, most tire manufacturers make this easy. Tires typically have built-in tread wear indicators, which become exposed when your tread wears too low. When these indicators become visible, it should prompt you to buy new tires right away.

There is another easy way to inspect your tires as well. Grab a penny - yep, a regular old copper penny - turn it upside down with the Abraham Lincoln side facing you, then place it one of the tread pattern grooves in your tire. If the top of Mr. Lincoln's head is exposed, then it may be time to schedule tire change service. President Lincoln was known for being honest - he wouldn't steer you wrong in this case.

Another sure sign of tire wear is spotting metal tire threading or fabric sticking out. This is actually a sign of extreme wear and should be dealt with immediately. However, as long as you inspect your tires routinely, this should never occur.

What Else Should I Look Out For Concerning My Tires?

A: Along with tread wear, you should always inspect your tires for leaks. Periodically check your tire pressure monitoring system or use a manual pressure gauge to make sure your tires are remaining at the recommended PSI level. If they're slowing losing air, it could result in faster wear and if it gets too low, you could experience more severe damage to your tires and even your wheels.

You should also keep an eye out for bulges and cracks in your tires, both of which could result in more serious problems, such as blowouts. These issues tend to occur due to road hazards or rough driving surfaces. Since these issues can lead to a potential disaster, you should buy new tires as soon as you can.

How Can I Prolong The Life Of My Tires?

A: Continuously monitoring your tire tread is important, but there is certainly more you can do.

For instance, routine tire rotations can keep your tread from wearing too quickly or unevenly.

For the best results, make sure you stick with a proper rotation pattern, ensuring your tires move front to back, as well as side to side. For example, you could move your current left rear tire to the front right side, then the front left, then the rear right side (and repeat). With the rest of your tires rotating in this same pattern, you'll ensure even and slower wear on all your tires. On front-wheel drive vehicles, the front tires can wear quicker than the rear tires. The same concept applies for rear-wheel drive cars as well.

Tire alignment is another important thing to check. Being aware of road hazards and poor driving conditions can go a long way as well. If you stick to these simple, yet important guidelines, you won't have to shop for tires quite as much.

Where Should I Take My Porsche For Tire Detail?

A: Porsche designs world-class machines that require world-class service, so it's always best to bring them to a certified Porsche Center. There are select tires that are made for different Porsche vehicles and the wrong set of tires could diminish their performance. When you drive a new Porsche 911 GT2 RS or a 2018 Cayenne Turbo, would you be ok with diminished performance?

For drivers in Tallahassee, FL, the answer isn't far away. Schedule a visit at Porsche Tallahassee for the high-end tire service your Porsche demands.

The Porsche Tallahassee Tire Service Center

At Porsche Tallahassee, our certified technicians know how to keep your vehicle performing at its peak. Whether it's a Porsche 718 Boxster or another high-end model, it all starts where the rubber meets the road and that just happens to be our specialty.

We provide a vast number of select tire brands and tire sizes to help your vehicle perform at its maximum capability. Please visit the trusted tire service center at Porsche Tallahassee in Tallahassee.

A Complete Tire Service Center, Serving Leon County, FL

The certified tire center at Porsche Tallahassee provides a wide selection of performance tires, specific season tires and much more. Along with our top-tier tire repair service, take advantage of special benefits and incentives, including our exclusive Porsche Tallahassee Savings Card.

The benefits continue for Porsche owners as well. With our vast collection of genuine vehicle manufacturer parts, including exclusive tires for sale, you'll never have to wait longer than necessary. Other auto repair shops have to order performance parts and sometimes 24 hours is just too long. For the do-it-yourselfers, we also provide an extensive Porsche OEM parts department. Call one of our professionals or order right online.

We offer top-of-the-line service across the line, whether you're looking for flat tire service or an entirely new set of wheels. Schedule a visit today at Porsche Tallahassee in Tallahassee, FL.