Cupped tires are usually a sign of: Loose, worn, or bent shock absorbers/suspension parts. Unbalanced or runout tires. Misaligned wheels. Poor-quality tires.
Category: Tire Safety
How Long Can Used Tires Last? Expert Insights and Practical Tips
If you’re wondering how long used tires last, remember the one and only essential thing—each tire’s lifespan is 10 years max. Most categories of tires will wear in 6 years. So, if you’re buying a tire that’s 5 years old, it will serve you 5 years more at most. Besides such factors as wear, tread […]
Why Are My Back Tires Cupping? UTires Explains
To answer your question “Why are my back tires cupping?” UTires has created a guide covering the causes and prevention measures of this dangerous wear pattern. Back Tire Cupping 2024 Guide: Causes, Prevention, and Fixes What is tire cupping? Tire cupping is a dangerous tread wear pattern mostly caused by improper tire maintenance or its […]
Why Your Tire Loses Air Slowly and How to Fix It
Any tire loses air slowly at the rate of 1-3 psi a month due to osmosis. However, a stronger leak may be the result of the following issues: Wheel elements damage Tire damage Temperature change.
Tire Sidewall Blowout: Prevention & Staying Safe 2024 Guide
A tire sidewall blowout is a dangerous road incident that can be life-threatening due to a sudden vehicle’s loss of control. But what triggers a sidewall blowout, how can your car regain traction, and, most importantly, can a popped tire be avoided? Our 2024 Expert Guide cuts through the confusion, giving you steps to handle […]
Used Tires Tread: Everything You Need to Know
Used tires tread can be up to 90%, but the average is 6-8/32”. Tires in good condition should have a minimum of 6/32” to be useful, or 4/32” if the tire is 13-14”. The average legal minimum tread depth is 2/32”, but driving becomes unsafe with such a tread. Besides, most dealerships require at least […]
Storing tires—is it safe, and how long will they last?
Have you been keeping a set of tires in your garage, waiting to put them onto your car? If so, you might want to check when they were made, as the condition of car tires will start to deteriorate even when they are not being driven. In fact, even when in storage, tires only last […]