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Acura Tire Conditions

Acura Tire Conditions

Acura Authorized Tire Center Paragon Acura Woodside NY

TIRE CONDITIONS
Causes and Corrections

acura authorized tire center

TREAD WEAR - IN CENTER

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Tires overinflated
  • Use of oversized tires

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Confirm cold inflation pressure matches vehicle's recommended pressures
  • Confirm appropriate rim width and evaluate alternate tire pressures
acura authorized tire center

TREAD WEAR - ON BOTH SHOULDERS

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Tires underinflated
  • Vehicle overloaded

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Confirm cold inflation pressure matches vehicle's recommended pressures
  • Confirm load being carried is within vehicle specifications, reduce as necessary
acura authorized tire center

TREAD WEAR - ON ONE SHOULDER

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Wheel alignment does not match actual driving conditions
  • Worn or damaged steering/suspensions parts

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Set alignment to most appropriate angles withing vehicle's approved range
  • Replace worn or bent parts and align
acura authorized tire center

TREAD WEAR - HEEL AND TOE BLOCK WEAR

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Insufficient tire rotation for driving conditions
  • Tires underinflated, increasing drag and wear

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Rotate tires more frequently following vehicle's approved pattern
  • Confirm cold inflation pressure matches vehicle's recommended pressures
acura authorized tire center

TREAD WEAR - IRREGULAR CUPPING

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Loose steering or suspension components
  • Tires and wheels out of balance

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Replace worn struts/shocks and other steering/suspension parts and align
  • Correct balance of tires and wheels
acura authorized tire center

CIRCUMFERENTIAL SPLIT/STAR

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Impact break from road hazard or pothole
  • Tire sidewall pinched between road and wheel

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Dismount tire and inspect for interior damage, replace tire if damage is found
  • Determine if wheel is bent by inspecting for runout, replace wheel if damage is found
acura authorized tire center

BUBBLE/BULGE

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Tire sidewall pinched between road and wheel
  • Components contaminated during manufacturing

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Dismount tire and inspect, tire manufacturer's warranty applies if no interior damage is found
  • Dismount tire and inspect, interior damage indicates road hazard
acura authorized tire center

OZONE/WEATHER CRACKING

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Frequent exposure to direct sun and hot temperatures
  • Tires exposed to ozone or harsh chemicals

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Evaluate service conditions and attempt to minimize exposure to sun and heat
  • Attempt to keep tires away from sources of ozone and chemical exposure
acura authorized tire center

ABRASIONS OF BOTH SIDEWALLS

PROBABLE CAUSE

  • Driven on when extremely low on air
  • Driven on when flat

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

  • Dismount and inspect tire for interior damage, replace tire if damage is found
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Paragon Acura
56-02 Northern Blvd Woodside, NY 11377-1921
Sales Hours
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Service Hours
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Parts Hours
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Hours
Christmas
December 25th
Sales, Service, Parts: Closed
New Years Day
January 1st, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sales, Service, Parts: Closed