Is it time to get a new set of wheels from your Porsche dealer? Following are some tell-tale signs your ride may need new tires.
Does Your Porsche Need New Tires? Porsche Dealer’s Perspective
Porsche lovers know this is a special breed of car. It necessitates an equally high-quality set of tires. For this reason, Porsche has joined with tire manufacturers to develop custom tires fit for each model and its unique needs. Once a tire has been tested and approved by Porsche’s vigilant team, it receives an N-marking.
A trusted Porsche service advisor can let you know which type of N-marked tire is right for your particular car. If your Porsche does not have these specialty tires for whatever reason, the tires should be replaced immediately. Also, consider a new set of tires under the following circumstances:
Tires Are Not Seasonally Appropriate
The natural elements can play havoc with your tires’ performance. As a result, Porsche’s N-marked lines include tires designed for summer, winter, or for all seasons. The summer tires, for example, are made with a substance that can withstand high temperatures. They also have tread patterns tailored to summer road conditions.
Winter tires, on the other hand, are more water and snow-resistant and are created to maintain a better road grip. If you have tires targeted toward one season, weigh getting a new set for the other seasons. Or, you can secure all-season tires that function well no matter the conditions.
Tires Are Worn
A tire with worn tread can increase your chances of a dangerous roadway accident. If the tread is not up to par your tires should be replaced. Once tires have reached the point of no return, the wear indicator bars embedded within the tire will likely be exposed. These small bars are spaced throughout the main grooves of your tires.
Another common means of determining your tires’ tread is the so-called penny test. Simply take a penny and place it upside-down within the tire’s tread. If you see the entire head of Abraham Lincoln is visible, your tire tread is likely too diminished. Misalignment, improper air pressure, or lack of tire rotation most often cause tire tread problems. Closely monitoring these factors is therefore important for wear prevention.
Tires Are Unsafe
It goes without saying that if your tires blow out, they should be replaced. If you run over a sharp object, a curb, or another obstacle, sometimes the injury to your tire is irreparable.
Your tire is also in danger of blowing out if it loses its ability to disperse heat properly. An overheating tire is hot to the touch and has abnormally high air pressure. If either of these circumstances occurs, it’s time for a new tire.
Tires Are Old
Tires have an average lifespan of between six to ten years before they need replacement. Your Porsche comes with a four-year or 50,000-mile warranty, and you can purchase premier tire & wheel protection. While these safeguards can help prolong the life of your wheels, give serious consideration to retiring any tires approaching the decade mark.
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