Tire Service: A Word About Spare Tires!
27
Oct,
2014
Rather than have your busy schedule interrupted with an unexpected flat tire, a smart vehicle owner will take a little extra time to take care of any necessary problems with tires before the cold and rainy season arrives. Schedule a tire service at your preferred auto shop to make sure that everything looks good on your wheels. Remember to check the spare at the same time! Don't get stranded on the side of the road with a flat only to find out that your spare is flat too!
Knowing which kind of spare to purchase for your vehicle can be confusing, so ask for expert advice from a tire service center before making your purchase. Here is a brief description of the various types of spares available on the market.
- Full-Size Matching: A full-size matching spare tire is identical to the other tires on your vehicle. This will enable you to continue driving until you can conveniently reach an auto shop. It should be included in the rotation pattern along with your other tires.
- Full-Size Non-Matching: This spare is full size, but does not match the other four tires on your vehicle. Don't include this type of spare in your rotation pattern.
- Full-Size Temporary: This unique type of spare is built with lightweight construction and shallow tread depth. Even though it matches the vehicle's tire size specifications, it is made only to be used as a spare.
- Compact Temporary: This type is also lightweight with shallow tread depth, but has much smaller dimensions. It requires a higher inflation pressure than both standard and temporary spares–generally 60 psi.
- Folding Temporary: This type of spare has to be inflated before it can be used so is more difficult to use.
Did you know that some of the newer vehicles do not come equipped with a spare? So, ask a tire service professional to help you choose the right kind at the same time you purchase your new vehicle.
Do you need a quality tire service to be prepared for winter's icy and snowy conditions? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Cannon Auto Repair today for more information about our tire service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Cannon Falls, MN, and the surrounding areas.
Rather than have your busy schedule interrupted with an unexpected flat tire, a smart vehicle owner will take a little extra time to take care of any necessary problems with tires before the cold and rainy season arrives. Schedule a tire service at your preferred auto shop to make sure that everything looks good on your wheels. Remember to check the spare at the same time! Don't get stranded on the side of the road with a flat only to find out that your spare is flat too!
Knowing which kind of spare to purchase for your vehicle can be confusing, so ask for expert advice from a tire service center before making your purchase. Here is a brief description of the various types of spares available on the market.
- Full-Size Matching: A full-size matching spare tire is identical to the other tires on your vehicle. This will enable you to continue driving until you can conveniently reach an auto shop. It should be included in the rotation pattern along with your other tires.
- Full-Size Non-Matching: This spare is full size, but does not match the other four tires on your vehicle. Don't include this type of spare in your rotation pattern.
- Full-Size Temporary: This unique type of spare is built with lightweight construction and shallow tread depth. Even though it matches the vehicle's tire size specifications, it is made only to be used as a spare.
- Compact Temporary: This type is also lightweight with shallow tread depth, but has much smaller dimensions. It requires a higher inflation pressure than both standard and temporary spares–generally 60 psi.
- Folding Temporary: This type of spare has to be inflated before it can be used so is more difficult to use.
Did you know that some of the newer vehicles do not come equipped with a spare? So, ask a tire service professional to help you choose the right kind at the same time you purchase your new vehicle.
Do you need a quality tire service to be prepared for winter's icy and snowy conditions? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Cannon Auto Repair today for more information about our tire service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Cannon Falls, MN, and the surrounding areas.
Ashlan Kaplan
Ashlan Kaplan 
