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Do you use your truck for heavy-duty tasks in Maine like hauling, towing, or off-roading? It’s important to make sure you’re riding on tires that are up for the job. Stay alert for these signs that you need to replace your tires and have new ones installed at Quirk Chevrolet GMC of Rockland.
Your Chevy or GMC truck’s tire treads are designed to grip surfaces and help you stay in control behind the wheel. But over time, these treads will wear down and reduce your tires’ effectiveness — especially when you’re pushing your truck hard by towing heavy loads or you’re using all-terrain tires made with softer rubber.
When this happens, it’s time to get new tires at Quirk Chevrolet GMC of Rockland. You can check the tire tread on your truck by using the quarter test: If you stick a quarter upside-down between the treads, it’s time to get new tires if you can see the top of Washington’s head.
Doing lots of heavy-duty driving in your Sierra or Silverado truck? Be sure to keep a close eye on the condition of its tires. If you observe scrapes, bulges, or cracks in the sidewalls, or if your tires won’t stay inflated at the proper levels, you’ll need to purchase replacements — otherwise, you’ll be at risk for a dangerous blowout. Uneven tread wear is also a serious issue (but one that you can prevent by getting regular tire rotations at Quirk Chevrolet GMC of Rockland).
Are your truck’s tires the right ones for the job? If you’ll be using your truck for towing and hauling in Rockland, Maine, pay close attention to the load rating of the tires — in other words, how much weight they can safely support.
If the loads you want to transport exceed your tires’ load rating, you’ll need to get new ones to maintain your truck’s safety and capability. It’s also a good idea to make sure your truck is equipped with the correct tire size.
To keep up with your truck’s tire maintenance and learn more about its tire needs, contact the service team here at Quirk Chevrolet GMC of Rockland.
