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SERVICES

Amos Tire Center is your source in Ridgeville, Givhans, Summerville, and surrounding areas in SC for dependable tire service and the best deals on tires. While our name means tires, we offer tips on the care of automotive services such as oil changes and brake service, to help you maintain your vehicle and protect your warranty.

Your tires are one of the most easily damaged parts of your vehicle. They take the worst of the wear and tear of the road, and usually end up requiring the most regular tune ups.

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TIRE PROBLEMS

If you suspect a tire problem, inspect the tires carefully for obvious tread or sidewall defects such as cuts, bulges, ripples, bruises, scrapes, missing chunks of tread, separations, cracks, etc. Uneven tread wear may indicate misalignment, under or overinflation or a tire construction defect.

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IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES

Making sure that your tires are properly inflated is of utmost importance in preventing tire and wheel issues. Not only does keeping your tires inflated at the recommended levels help save on gas at the pump by increasing your gas mileage, but it also helps keep the ride smooth for you as you travel down the highway. If the tires are equally inflated, this will prevent the steering wheel from shaking and keep you from having other signs that your tires are having trouble. This includes not underfilling or over inflating your tires. The ideas psi varies some based on make and model, and even temperature, so make sure your tires are the correct pressure.

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WHEELS NEED ALIGNED

Wheel alignment problems can be due to vehicle collisions, or extreme use. If you have recently had an accident, this may indeed be the culprit. Another cause is merely regular use over time. Getting your wheel alignment checked periodically can help reduce the incidence of tire problems in the future. A common warning sign of this is the car pulling to one side or the other.

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WORN PARTS OVER TIME

Even if your car’s alignment is good at the beginning, normal wear and tear can throw your wheels out of alignment. The alignment between your steering wheel and your tires is actually due to the car’s suspension system. If the suspension springs wear down, then this will cause the wheel to be out of alignment. Of course, all parts of the car will slowly wear down over time so it is best to take your car in to be serviced by the best regularly.

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TIRE DEFECTS

It is important to remember that tires, like everything, are not perfect. In fact, since 2000, there have been several major recalls due to tire defects. There may be uneven tread on your tires, and this could cause problems with steering and wheel alignment. If the tread is not even on all four tires, then this will cause an imbalance that may be able to be felt as you are driving down the road. Make sure that all of your tires receive a close and proper inspection when they are being fitted to your vehicle, so this doesn’t happen to you.