Tires & Wheels Services in Phoenix, AZ

What Do Tires and Wheels Do?

A wheel is composed of three main parts: the spokes, the rim and the tire. The tire is the outermost surface of the wheel that comes into contact with the road. It connects to the rim of the tire, which is simply the outside edge of the wheel. A tire covers the rim of the wheel to both protect the rim and help your vehicle absorb shock and increase performance. Without all three parts, the safety and performance of your tires would be greatly reduced. To learn about tire repair service, contact Meineke #4128 in Phoenix, AZ.

Why Your Tires Matter

Tires are one of the most essential parts of your vehicle. They act as the only point of contact between your vehicle and the roadway, so they are vital for proper safety. They can also significantly impact how well your vehicle performs. If you fail to take your vehicle in for a scheduled tire change service, you could be increasing the wear on your vehicle and lessening the lifetime of connected components. You may also be putting yourself, your vehicle's occupants and others on the roadway in danger. As tread wears down on a tire, it does not maintain as much traction, which could cause your car or truck to lose control on the road. Stop by Meineke #4128 in Phoenix, AZ to learn about a tire rotation service to prolong the life of your tires.

How Can You Tell When Your Tires Need to Be Serviced?

What are some signs that you need your tires or wheels repaired? Some may seem fairly obvious. A puncture or blowout will typically have you on the computer or phone researching all of your "flat tire repair near me" options. However, there are other, less subtle signs that your wheels or tires are in need of service. One may be if you experience issues with your vehicle's performance, such as a noticeable shaking in the steering wheel or the entire vehicle whenever you go above 40 mph. Another may be uneven wear across the tread of each of your vehicle's tires. A quick balance or tire rotation service done at Meineke #4128 in Phoenix, AZ can help you avoid ending up getting stranded on the side of the road.

What Happens If You Avoid Repairing Your Tires?

Have you ever noticed how well your vehicle's different component systems work together? Unfortunately, they tend to deteriorate together, as well. You'd be amazed at how trying to avoid a simple tire repair cost can result in extensive damage to your vehicle. That's because unbalanced tires lead to increased wear on certain wheels as they try to support extra weight. Not only does this speed up their wear, but it also can affect your vehicle's suspension as it tries to compensate for this imbalance. Rather than allowing this to happen, research your "tire repair near me" options to find Meineke #4128 in Phoenix, AZ.

At What Point Should You Consider Replacing Your Tires?

While proper care and maintenance can extend the life of your tires, a trip to your local repair shop for new tires is inevitable at some point. The key is knowing when you should bring your vehicle in for servicing so that you can prevent worn tires from affecting other vehicle systems. At Meineke #4128 in Phoenix, AZ, we recommend replacing your tires at least once every 10 years. Sometimes, replacement needs to be done more frequently. Bringing your vehicle to us for regular inspections will allow you to spot major issues before you end up stranded on the side of the road.

How Can You Save On Tire Repair and Replacement Costs?

If you're in need of new tires, you probably have concerns about the actual cost of tire replacement. While worn tires increase your risk of performance and stability issues on the road, that doesn't make affording new tires any easier. Fortunately, we at Meineke in Phoenix, AZ can. Once you have your new tires, be sure to make frequent visit to our Meineke #4128 web page. We frequently post repair and tire rotation coupons there. This is our way of rewarding the trust you place in us.