When to Buy New Tires

The first way to measure tire tread is there are knobs of rubber inside the tread, when the outer portion of the tire is worn down to those knobs it needs to be replaced. The problem is, sometimes those knobs can be hard to find, or once the tread is so far worn it can be difficult to determine how much of the knob is left. Another easy means of checking is to insert a penny in the tread, if the outer tire doesn't reach the top of Lincoln's head it needs to be changed. Again, that isn't the best way to make the determination, but provides a general idea of whether replacement might be needed. An authorized technician has the knowledge and experience to tell when performance is going to be affected by worn tires and when safety suggests it's time for a tire replacement.

Tom Wood Volkswagen Tire Center

At Tom Wood Volkswagen we take as much pride in properly caring for your car as you take in keeping your car in tip-top shape. When you schedule service, you will find our technicians to be polite and professional, willing to explain why we determine the maintenance your car needs. Because of our price match policy, you don't have to drive on old tires while waiting for tire specials, as you know you're getting the best available deal whenever you purchase tires from us.

Shop for New Tires

Tires have to be changed because of road conditions and driving styles, and because of the weight of the car and the friction the tires experience during regular driving and especially during acceleration and stopping. If they weren't made of rubber which is going to wear down under those conditions, the ride would be jarring and very uncomfortable. The fact is tires have to be changed when the tread wears down, and there are two ways to understand when the tread is low enough for a tire replacement service.