Check Your Tires For This Winter Season in Houston!

No matter where you live and how much you drive, having your tires checked is a crucial part of caring for your car and keeping it on the road. We are probably all guilty of not checking our tires unless the tire gauge icon appears on our dashboards. Guests of Greenway Mazda never have to worry about their tires! The dealership knows that tires are an investment; without them, your vehicle would be useless.

That is why customers get a guarantee when they purchase new tires at Greenway Mazda. Customers that get a flat tire, will get the flat fixed. It cannot be repaired, they will replace the tire, free of charge.

While it is good to know that you have a partner when you purchase and service your car from the experts at Greenway Mazda, there are some things that car owners can do to make sure they are safe on the streets.

Air Pressure Changes Along With the Seasons:

Many people would never correlate these two things: changing temperatures and the air pressure in your tires. The weather changing from warm to cool, especially, affects the air pressure in your tires.

When the weather is hot, the air expands; when the weather gets cooler, the air contracts. If you stop and think about it, you may remember that as soon as the weather starts to change and get cooler, your air pressure gauge comes on.

The sure way to know that your air pressure is at optimum levels is to check it at least once a month or whenever you have your car serviced. 

Maintaining Your Car and Truck Tires:

Car and truck tires need very little care. When something is seriously wrong, the tire icon appears. However, many minor tire issues can have potentially serious repercussions. By conducting these simple tire checks, you can keep your tires in the best possible condition and extend their life.

• Regularly check your tire pressure. It is critical in supporting the weight of the car and ensuring the best handling and traction. It also is required for optimum fuel efficiency and to extend the life of the tire.
• Check the tire tread. When you get your tires serviced you can ask to have the tire tread checked. But it is easy to do this yourself. Take a penny and insert it into the tread of the tire, do this with Lincoln’s head down and facing you. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, that means the tread is very low, around 2/32” and it is time to replace that tire. Since tires are replaced or bought at different times, you should do this for every tire.

A rule of thumb on tread depth follows:

• • 4/32” or deeper = good
  • 3/32” = replace tire(s) soon
  • 2/32” or less = replace tires now to be safe on the road

Benefits of Getting Your Car Serviced by the Dealer:

No one knows your car better than the dealer and their service team. Each dealership will hire the best Mazda-trained mechanics. It results in experts being able to diagnose issues quickly and get you back on the road. It also means that they have replacement parts in stock. It is especially important for those that have a tire that can not be repaired. Greenway Mazda is proud to stock just about every tire that fits a Mazda vehicle.

When it comes to tires, here are some additional benefits Mazda owners get when they bring their vehicle to Greenway Mazda:

• The right, in-stock tires for your Mazda vehicle
• Competitive prices
• Expert installation by factory-trained mechanics
• All major brands in stock, including Dunlop. Goodyear and Bridgestone
• Mazda offers road hazard coverage on most tires.

Let Greenway Mazda Service Your Car:

When you take your car to Greenway Mazda, you will get the best possible customer service and the care of experienced mechanics. You can make an appointment with Greenway Mazda by calling them at 832-356-1030. Greenway Mazda is at 9951 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074.