6000 W. Lincoln Highway
Schererville, IN 46375
Your tires do more than cushion your Subaru vehicle's body on the road. They are load-bearing components that convey traction and braking forces from the vehicle to the road. When you think about your tires this way, the importance of regularly servicing your tires becomes clearer.
Tires perform numerous functions. They transmit force between the Subaru SUV's body and the road. They also accommodate the car's dynamic movements, including forward motion, acceleration, turning, and stopping. Your tires are essential to driving safely in all types of weather in Schererville and contribute to ride quality.
Routine tire maintenance can extend the life of your tires so you get the total mileage stated in the warranty and beyond. With regular tire maintenance, your tires will usually last 3-5 years, depending on how many miles you drive around Schererville each year.
One of the easiest and quickest ways to maintain your tires is by bringing your vehicle to our service center near Crown Point, IN for regular tire rotations. Subaru recommends rotating tires every 6,000-7,000 miles for all its front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles. This step is generally a good recommendation, no matter what vehicle make and model you drive.
When you bring your car, SUV, or truck to our tire service center near Dyer for a routine tire rotation, trained technicians will do a tire inspection. They look for uneven tread wear, nails, or other objects embedded in the tires, in addition to signs of distress like bulges, sidewall damage, and cupping. Road debris is a common cause of tire damage.
Also, road conditions in St. John, IN can stress tires, like eroded asphalt and potholes. Though you can and should inspect your tires at home, our service technicians can thoroughly inspect all tire areas that you may not be able to see. You may not even realize damage exists until we examine the tires.
Maintaining the ideal tire pressure is important. A common source of tire wear is owners who overinflate their tires. While they have good intentions, overinflation causes more rapid tire wear and impacts how your Subaru Crosstrek or Outback handles the road. The correct tire pressure is critical to preventing issues like excessive center tread wear and flexible sidewalls.
We highly recommend doing a tire rotation and balancing at the same time. One reason is that you may not feel a tire is out of balance until it gets rotated, like from rear to front, and you do some driving. Having the rotation and balancing done at the same time will save you an extra trip. Tire balancing ensures the tires carry an even distribution of vehicle weight so they wear normally and perform well.
For ideal performance and wear, tires need to contact the road correctly. You do not have to wait for new tires for wheel alignment, which keeps tires properly angled on the road. You need an alignment if your vehicle pulls to the right or left, or if the steering wheel is off-center when driving straight. Other indications a wheel alignment is necessary include tires that make a squealing noise and uneven tire wear. Additional tire services offered include mounting winter tires and wheel changes.
At some point, all tires need replacing. We can repair many tires when it is a matter of a tire puncture due to road debris, but worn tires need replacing for safety reasons. You also do not want to be dealing with a flat tire, which always seems to happen at the most inopportune time.
Sometimes, the tire wear or damage is noticeable, like bulges indicating weak spots. However, the tire penny test remains a good way to determine whether your tread is viable. Place a penny with Lincoln's head pointed down between the tire treads. If you can see the head, you need new tires. When you buy new tires from our dealership near Highland, IN, we can determine the right tires for your vehicle based on manufacturer recommendations and ensure they get installed and balanced correctly. Sometimes, wheel alignment is also necessary to adjust the angle of the tires so your new tires start their service ready to perform as the vehicle and tire manufacturers intended.
Our Schererville Subaru dealership takes pride in the efficient service our certified technicians provide customers and our ability to service all your tire needs. Call us or schedule an appointment online at your earliest convenience.
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6000 W. Lincoln Highway
Schererville, IN 46375
