5 Signs Your Porsche Needs New Tires

Aging, uneven, or damaged tires might fail at a crucial moment; worn-out tires also reduce the smoothness of your daily drives. If you notice the following signs of tire trouble, don’t hesitate to visit your local Porsche Center for a set of new tires.

Uneven Tread Wear

All cars have unevenly distributed weight at the front and rear, which puts excess pressure on the front or rear tires. This weight imbalance combines with other factors to cause uneven tire wear. As the tires of your Porsche become increasingly uneven, the quality and smoothness of your handling may diminish.

 You can correct this and even out your tires by having them rotated at your local Porsche dealership. However, sometimes tires become too unevenly worn and need to be replaced. 

Air Pressure Problems 

To stay safe while driving, it’s vital to keep the air pressure at just the right PSI in each tire. If any of your tires are losing air persistently, don’t hesitate to have them replaced; all it takes is one under-inflated tire to overheat and cause an accident.

Bulges or Blisters

Hard knocks against curbs, potholes, or parking stanchions can damage the internal layers of a tire. This sometimes causes air to escape and become trapped under the upper layer, resulting in a strange visible bulge. A tire that’s damaged in this way is no longer safe to use. 

Diminished Tread Depths

It’s unwise to allow the tread depths of your tires to become too shallow. Once treads near 2/32 of an inch in depth, they become at risk of losing traction, especially while traversing wet surfaces. Always replace your tires before the tread depths reach 2/32 of an inch. 

Embedded Objects

Tires can sometimes pick up nails, screws, and other sharp objects from the road. Any embedded object needs to be removed; you need to ascertain whether the tire has been punctured. Small holes created in this way might be reparable, but you may also need to replace the tire. 

Visit Your Local Porsche Center for Tire Rotations

The best way to take care of your car’s tires is to book regular rotations at your local Porsche dealer. The specialist technicians can swap your tires around, evening out the tread wear while also inspecting each tire for signs of damage. It’s generally advised to have tires rotated at least twice a year.

Visit Porsche North Scottsdale in Phoenix, AZ, to have your tires rotated or replaced by qualified professionals. We’re an award-winning local dealership offering the region’s Porsche drivers an exceptional customer experience, whatever your automotive needs might be.