The Mazda Spring Tire Event | How To Check How Good Your Tires Are
Get up to $120* in total rebates when you purchase a qualify set of 4 Mazda approved tires!
May 28 2020, Scarboro Mazda
As the weather gets warmed, it's important to switch over to your all-season/summer tires! This is because each type of tire is manufactured with different compounds that are made to perform at different temperature ranges.
Why All-Season/Summer Tires?
Winter tires are made for colder temperatures - the rubber compound remains flexible allowing for the tire to grip onto the roads, and the tread is designed for traction in ice, snow and slush.
On the other hand, all season tires are made with a compound that will harden as temperature drops and the tread is designed for traction in dry and wet conditions, hence why all-season tires are not recommended for winter!
With that said, running your winter tires in the hot summer weather will wear down the tread on your winter tires and you will not get the same performance out of the tires as they are not designed for hot weather.
The Mazda Summer Tire Event
If you're looking for new all-season/summer tires, our Tire Experts can help you out! Don't miss out on Mazda's Spring Tire Event, where you can get up to $120* in total rebates on a qualifying set of 4 Mazda approved tires.
Check out the Mazda Approved Tires Here, or if you need some advice, you can contact us at 416-752-4310 or parts@scarboromazda.ca!
How Good Are Your Tires? 3 Useful Things to Check For!
1. Tire Tread
One of the most important thing to look at. You can use a tread depth gauge, and if you don't have one, you can also use a toonie as a reference.
10/32nds is the tread for all new tires. At 4/32nds, your tires are worn and you should consider replacing them. 2/32nds (1.5mm) or when the tread wear indicators touch the road indicates that your tires are bald. They are legally unsafe for road use.
(How to place the tread depth gauge. Take the reading from the top)
2. Visual Inspection
Remember to frequently inspect your tires all around for signs of abnormality such as cracks, bulges, nails, exposed inner cords or cuts. Nails and small objects, if found early, could be removed and repaired depending on severity and location.
As tires age, you will notice cracks along the sidewall. Cracks are caused by exposure to sunlight, the elements (excessive heat, weathering) and chemicals. When there's excessive cracking, or if you can see the underlying belts, you will need new tires.
A bubble or bulge indicates that the inner lining was damaged by an impact (curbs, potholes, railroad crossings etc.) or it could be an indication of a tire structural failure.
Take notice of the wear on your tires. Different types of wear (Cupped, Center, Should, Toe, etc.) could indicate different problems (inflation issues, alignment issues etc.)
(Examples of abnormalities and damages to look for)
3. Age
Even if your tires look good of if there's lots of tread left, the age of your tire is equally as important. Tires will deteriorate with age regardless of usage, and the rubber will harden, leading to a decrease in performance and traction. Aged tires are more prone to cracking and may fail unexpectedly.
Aged tires should be thoroughly inspected every year. Manufacturers recommend replacing tires that are 6 years of age from the manufacture date. tires and spares should not be older than 10 years. You can view the date of manufacture (DOT) on your tire's sidewall. Look for a series of 4 numbers. The first 2 represent the week of manufacture, and the last 2 digits represent the year of manufacture.
(How to read the DOT on your tires)
If you're unsure of the condition of your tires, have them checked out by a professional. Looking for a specific tire or want some awesome recommendations? Contact us!
(Offer applicable to all Mazda vehicles, in-store only. $50 discount is taken off the final purchase price after applicable taxes; additional savings of up to $70 will vary according to the coupons and rebates available from, and subject to final review and approval by, the applicable tire manufacturer. Conditions, restrictions and expiration apply. See Scarboro Mazda and claim form for details. Offer expires July 31, 2020.)
