Tires

Jim's SolarGuard is committed to selling high performance tires for your vehicles. At Jim's, you'll find the tires that are perfect for your vehicle, as well as professionals who understand your needs. We also carry a variety of brand named tires at affordable prices. Also, don't forget to ask about our high quality stock of used tires.

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Things you should know about Tires

An improperly maintained or damaged tire can suddenly explode or come apart, resulting in vehicle damage and serious injury. The following guidelines will help you avoid these consequences:

Air Pressure

Low air pressure, whether due to poor maintenance or a tire puncture, causes more tire failures than all other factors combined. The symptoms are easily spotted—low or bulging sidewall accompanied by a pulling or vibrating feeling as you drive the vehicle. In this circumstance, pull over to the roadside, install your spare, and take the flat tire to your nearest tire dealer for inspection and repair. Maintain your tires by checking the pressure at least once a month and always before you go on a trip. If you do it yourself, check the pressure when the tire is “cold” (that is at least three hours since the vehicle has been stopped and before it's been driven one mile). Refer to the manufacturer's handbook or the tire placard in the vehicle for correct tire pressure.

Tire Matching

When you decide to buy just two tires, make sure they have the same ratings (speed and load carrying); different tires can cause handling problems. If you choose to buy tires with lower speed ratings, have the higher speed rated tires rotated to the rear for optimum handling. If you are purchasing narrower tires, the same rule applies.

Mounting & Dismounting

Proper tire mounting is critical to safety and ride quality. When done correctly, factors such as sidewall height, drop-center width, match mounting and bead lubrication has been considered. More than one type of tire machine is required to handle the various tire designs. Jims SolarGuard technicians use the latest equipment and are trained in the latest techniques and safety standards to assure your tires are correctly mounted. If you have your tires mounted elsewhere, make sure the dealer does the job right for your own safety.

Worn Tires

Tread wear indicators are built into every tire to signal the ends of its useful (and legal) tread life. At this tread depth, a tire has lost virtually all wet weather traction and is also more vulnerable to puncture. Remember that a tire may be worn inconsistently from one edge to the other due to mechanical wear (alignment), and it is only as good as the area with the least tread. If the tread depth is 3/32" or less, the tire is due for replacement. Tires can also wear prematurely if not rotated properly, and Jims SolarGuard can help.