CDJR Tire Center at West Covina CDJR
Tire maintenance guidance, service education, and next steps for drivers in West Covina.
Maintaining Your Tires
It is absolutely essential to maintain your CDJR’s tires, as they ensure that your car runs smoothly. Your tires help the vehicle place power on the ground with the grips making sure that your CDJR can hold firmly onto the road.
Working with a CDJR service professional at West Covina CDJR is key to tire maintenance, as he or she will be familiar with all of the tire options. A CDJR service advisor can talk to you about your driving style and then work to suggest a tire based on that information and the West Covina weather.
The life span of your tires can be drastically affected in many ways. Your driving style, tire pressure, wheel alignment, and routine tire rotations are some of the most common factors to consider as you continue to drive your CDJR vehicle.
If you are in need of a new set of tires, simply view our tire store and schedule a service appointment!
Tire Balance +
What is tire balancing?
Tire balancing equally distributes the weight of the tire and wheel assembly to spin smoothly at high speed.
Tires can become out of balance with normal tire wear. All four tires and wheels may be balanced during a tire rotation and when new tires are installed.
Special equipment spins the tire and wheel assembly to measure vibrations, and the technician installs wheel weights as needed to eliminate the vibrations.
What if I ignore it?
- Excessive tire wear
- Irregular tire wear such as cupping
- Steering and suspension component wear
- Vibration
What if I take care of it?
- Maximize tire wear and ride quality
- Prolong tire life
- Minimize vibration
Tire Condition / Tread Depth +
What is tire condition & tread depth?
Monitoring normal tread wear helps plan for future tire replacement. Uneven or irregular tread wear can indicate problems with tire pressure, wheel alignment, tire balance, or lack of rotation. New tire tread depths typically begin with 9/32″ to 12/32″.
What if I ignore it?
- Loss of braking effectiveness, steering control, and traction in wet weather
- Increased braking distances
- Increased risk of hydroplaning
- Minimum tread depth recommended: Snow = 5/32″, Rain = 4/32″, Dry = 2/32″
- Tread depth under 2/32″ may violate applicable law.
What if I take care of it?
- Increase safety performance
- Provide a more enjoyable ride
- Help ensure your vehicle meets its original load and speed rating specifications
- Help achieve performance characteristics originally intended for your vehicle
What are the benefits of Original Equipment (OE) Tires?
- Developed by CDJR engineers with the OE tire manufacturer
- Tested to ensure the right balance of performance, comfort, wear, and fuel efficiency
- Recommended by CDJR for your vehicle
Non OE Tire Options
- May perform differently and alter ride comfort, noise, wear rate, and handling
- May vary in certain specifications from your vehicle’s original tires
Tire Pressure +
What is tire pressure?
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
The cold tire inflation pressure is on the Tire Information Label located on the driver’s side door jamb.
Because tires can lose 1 to 2 PSI of tire pressure per month, tire pressures must be checked regularly.
What if I ignore it?
- Underinflation can cause premature wear and decreased fuel efficiency
- Underinflation adversely affects handling and may lead to tire failure
- Overinflation can cause harsh ride, road hazard risk, and uneven wear
What if I take care of it?
- Prolong tire life
- Increase fuel efficiency
- Improve ride characteristics, handling, and comfort
Tire Rotation +
What is tire rotation?
During tire rotation, tire and wheel assemblies are moved from one position to another to more evenly distribute wear and maximize tire life. The rotation pattern depends on the vehicle and tire design.
Tire rotation should be performed as recommended and may be required to maintain warranty coverage.
What if I ignore it?
- Increased likelihood of uneven tire wear
- Increased tire wear and more frequent replacement
- Premature wear can increase road noise
What if I take care of it?
- Prolong tire life
- Help ensure optimal handling with more even tire wear
- Avoid road noise caused by irregular wear
Wheel Alignment +
What is wheel alignment?
A wheel alignment adjusts angles that the tires make in relation to the road and each other. Primary angles include camber, caster, and toe.
Alignment is often performed after replacing tires or suspension components, after an impact, or when abnormal wear, pulling, drifting, or wandering occurs.
Technicians measure alignment using equipment, then adjust as needed to set alignment to original CDJR specifications.
What if I ignore it?
- Increased or irregular tire wear and more frequent replacement
- Vehicle may drift, wander, pull, or dart
What if I take care of it?
- Prolong tire life
- Optimizes handling based on original CDJR specs
- Reduces steering effort
How Often Should You Change Your Car Tires?
Every time you drive, your tires undergo additional wear and tear. Different tire types will last for varying amounts of time, and durability also depends on driving habits.
You will know that you definitely have to change your tires if they begin to get worn down. You can test with a penny: place it between the treads with Lincoln’s head down. If you see the entire head, you need to replace your tire.
Why Get New Tires?
New tires improve grip and safety, and can improve efficiency and performance—saving money over time on fuel.
Learn more about CDJR tire maintenance or schedule tire service at the service center at West Covina CDJR in West Covina.
