TIRE BUYING, CARE, &
MAINTENANCE
Why You Should Buy Your Tires at Quick Lane®
Visit your local Quick Lane® when you want the
best price on a new set of tires for your car,
truck, CUV or SUV. Looking for an expert tire
rotation or tire inspection? We’re here for you.
No appointment necessary. When
you purchase a new set of tires, you’ll get
expert care from us including a complete tire
inspection for proper inflation and wear, tire
rotation, new tire installation, tire mounting and
balancing.
Our
factory-trained experts can also help you get the
most out of your tires by providing you with
simple maintenance tips.
When To Buy New Tires
All it takes is a penny! Put one upside down
in your tire’s tread grooves. Put a penny in
several locations since your tires may display
inconsistent wear patterns that lead to
premature wear.
It’s
a smart idea to inspect your four primary tires
and spare tire once a month.
If
Lincoln’s hair is visible, the tread has worn
to less than 2/32 of an inch. Use a tire depth
gauge to give you a better indicator of how much
tread you have left. It is strongly recommended
that you replace your tires when the tread has
worn to between 2/32 or an inch and 4/32 (using
a quarter instead of a penny with Washington’s
scalp visible). Punctures, cuts or snags in your
tire tread or sidewall could also signal that
it’s time to replace.
The
more tread on your tires, the more control
you’ll have – especially in wet road
conditions – and the shorter the distance
required to stop your vehicle when braking.
Need
advice about whether it’s time to replace your
tires? The factory-trained experts at your local
Quick Lane® are Ready to ServeTM
Spotting uneven and irregular tire wear
patterns.
With regular driving, tires inevitably wear
out. But some types of wear are premature and the
result of improper tire inflation and external
factors. Your Quick Lane expert can point out any
unusual wear patterns on your tires and show you
how to how to fix the problem.
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Toe Wear
Out of alignment - thin inner or outer edge |
Camber Wear
Out of alignment - exaggerated inner or
outer edge wear |
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Center Wear
Overinflation - thin tread wear in center
of tire |
Edge Wear
Under-inflation - thin tread wear along
tire edges |
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How to Choose the Right Tires
You can find the tire size information for your
vehicle in your owner’s manual or on the
driver’s side doorjamb. This information
pertains to the original equipment (OE) tires.
Make sure that your tires are the correct size(s)
and have the proper speed rating (or higher) and
load-carrying capacity. Only use the tire
combinations outlined in the owner’s manual.
Important:
Your auto manufacturer suggests you equip your
vehicle with the same type of tires and tread
design as were originally equipped on your
vehicle.
Types of Tires
Broad Market Passenger
This is the most common type of tire and
features long tread life and a quiet, smooth
ride. Other attributes include:
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All-season traction
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High aspect ratios (tire height), which
means a softer ride
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Passenger car, SUV and light truck
applications
Performance/Touring
This tire combines the characteristics of
performance tires with the long mileage and
smooth ride of a broad market passenger tire.
Features include:
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Higher speed ratings than broad market
passenger tires
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Medium aspect ratio (tire height),
resulting in a combination of performance
and ride comfort
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Passenger and luxury car applications
High Performance
Not a tire for the masses. This type of tire
is designed for enhanced handling under
demanding circumstances. Tire highlights:
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Typically uses "Z" or "ZR"
in size description
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Highest speed ratings
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Low aspect ratio (tire height) for
enhanced control
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Sports car and high-performance sedan
applications
Light Truck
Light trucks are designed to carry cargo.
These tires are designed to support higher
loads, and include:
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"LT" designation followed by
size
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Requires higher tire pressure compared to
passenger tires
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Load index designated by alpha character,
typically "C" through
"G"
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SUVS, van and light truck applications
Your Spare Tire
Today’s tires are built to help prevent
flats, even if you drive over glass or other
objects that could pierce the tire. But you’re
still not guaranteed of not getting a flat.
Consult your owner’s manual about changing a
flat tire.
If
you have a spare tire or inflation device, it
should be suitable to your vehicle. Always
remember to inspect the spare when you get
replacement tires and when performing monthly air
pressure inspections.
Types
of spare tires:
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Full-size spare – requires the greatest
amount of storage space and is the most
versatile
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Temporary full-size spare – lighter-weight
construction and a shallower tread depth to
reduce vehicle weight and make the spare
easier to install
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Temporary mini-spare (doughnut) – smaller
than other full-size tires with low speed
rating; limited-distance tire; not intended
for highway use
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Inflation kit – fills the tire with
substance to temporarily allow the flat tire
to be used
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