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Quirk Chevrolet of Portland is your trusted source for tire care in Portland, Maine. Whether you need to have your car’s tires rotated, repaired, or replaced, our team of certified technicians can get the work done quickly. It doesn’t matter if you drive a sporty Chevy Corvette, a rugged Silverado, or an all-electric Equinox EV — we have your tire needs covered so you can hit the road with confidence.
One of the best ways to ensure the health and longevity of your Chevrolet vehicle’s tires is a regularly scheduled rotation. Having the tires rotated at the manufacturer-recommended interval helps them wear evenly, allowing them to last longer and lowering the risk of flats or blowouts here in Portland, Maine.
The work your tires do varies whether you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle like the Equinox or Blazer or a rear-wheel-drive vehicle like the Tahoe or Silverado. Regular rotations spread the burden across all four tires, helping them wear gradually and equally so that you can replace the full set rather than two at a time. This saves time and money in the long run.
The frequency with which you should have car tires rotated is outlined in the model’s owner’s manual. As a general rule, this task should be performed about as often as you have your engine oil and filter changed, which is usually every 6-12 months. When you service at Quirk Chevrolet of Portland, our certified technicians will keep track of what maintenance is overdue so you have less to keep track of.
Proper alignment and balancing are essential to keeping tires healthy for as long as possible. When your Chevrolet Colorado, Traverse, or Suburban is out of alignment or imbalanced, you’ll notice the difference when driving in Portland. The vehicle pulling to one side, steering wheel vibration, squealing tires, and loss of response are all indicative of alignment issues.
Poor alignment isn’t just unsafe — it can severely shorten the life of your tires. When wheels aren’t aligned and balanced, tires wear unevenly and become less effective, which will require more frequent replacements. Simply put, regular alignments help you save money by avoiding bigger repairs.
If you notice an issue like uneven tread wear or unusual vibrations, don’t hesitate to bring your vehicle in to Quirk Chevrolet of Portland for a check-up. Our team of experts can balance and align your vehicle quickly so that you can get back out on the road and enjoy a smoother ride.
Checking the air levels in your Chevrolet tires is something you can do yourself and should do often. Digital tire gauges are affordable, and the process is quick and easy. You can compare your results to the recommended PSI levels in the owner’s manual or door jamb sticker and add air as needed. Whenever you have your truck’s or SUV’s tires serviced at Quirk Chevrolet of Portland, our team will check tire pressure and fill each where necessary.
Modern Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs come with a tire pressure monitoring system that will automatically let you know when one or more of your tires falls 25% or more below the recommended PSI. The TPMS system doesn’t require routine maintenance, but it runs on a battery that tends to last up to 10 years. If your TPMS system light begins blinking, bring your vehicle to Quirk Chevrolet of Portland for a diagnostic and sensor replacement.
Tire wear occurs with regular use and is unavoidable, but your driving and maintenance habits majorly impact how quickly they wear out. Accelerating and braking too rapidly, driving on uneven terrain, and speeding can all hasten tire wear. Skipping on regular tire services like rotations, alignments, balancing, and inflation can also cause tires to wear out faster and require replacements more frequently.
Tread allows your tires to grip the road and maintain traction. If your tires have insufficient tread due to wear, your vehicle is unsafe to drive. To ensure that the tires have enough tread, you can perform the quarter test. Take a 25-cent coin and place it between the treads of your tires with Washington’s head facing downward. If the top of his head is exposed, that tire needs to be replaced sooner rather than later.
You should regularly inspect your Chevrolet tires for signs of wear, including cracks or cuts in the sidewall, splitting, or bulges. Tires also have tread wear indicators that will appear as the tread continues to erode. Once you see three or more indicators on a tire, it needs to be replaced.
Another surefire way to know whether you need to replace your tires is to bring your vehicle to Quirk Chevrolet of Portland. Our certified service team can inspect all four tires, give you an approximate idea of how much longer they’ll last, recommend great replacement tires from brands you know and trust, and install them quickly and easily. You can schedule your next tire service online or call our service department at (877) 808-3837.
