Automotive Tips from L and M Motors Inc: Tire Replacement Overview
Posted December 16, 2015 12:00 PMTires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Anchorage drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tire tread is considered a safe amount of tread.
Uneven tread wear can be a symptom of other problems, and simply replacing your tires will not prevent the same uneven wear from happening to the new tires. At L and M Motors Inc in Anchorage, we can inspect your tires for excessive or uneven wear. Unusual wear may lead to further inspection of steering, suspension or alignment problems. We can help with necessary repairs and with getting you the right tires for your needs.
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L and M Motors Inc
400 W 53rd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-563-4994
Automotive Tips from L and M Motors Inc: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Posted December 2, 2015 12:00 PMRepair or Replace? That’s a question Anchorage drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to be repaired. And sometimes there is internal damage revealed on inspection that indicates the tire should not be repaired.
Run flat tires should not be repaired. Repairing high performance tires may make them unsuitable for motorsports. Your friendly and professional L and M Motors Inc service advisor can inspect your damaged tire and tell you if it can be safely repaired or if it should be replaced - and then help you get back on the roads around Anchorage.
Give us a call.
L and M Motors Inc
400 W 53rd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-563-4994