Tire Services
Taking Care Of Your Tires
With some simple maintenance, your tires can help keep you on the road for thousands of trouble-free miles. Visit a technician at a Gemini Automotive Care facility for:
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Changing a Flat Tire
Flat tires are very inconvenient. While there is nothing you can do to prevent a flat tire, you can help minimize the hassle and damage to your tire by being prepared. Click on the link below for a list of guidelines on how to properly and safely change a flat tire. Make sure you talk to a technician at a Gemini Automotive Care facility if you have any questions.
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Tire Balancing
Balancing your tires is important. If overlooked, unbalanced tires can lead to uneven wear, vibration and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Your local technician at a Gemini Automotive Care facility can help determine whether your tires need to be rotated and balanced based on wear or mileage.
Getting your tires balanced can mean:
- Smoother ride
- Increased Comfort
- Less driver fatigue
- Enhanced tire wear
- Enhanced for tires and drive train components
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Tire Installation
Tires should be selected by the correct size for the vehicle, and should be purchased in sets of four, or at least matching sets of two on each axle. Visit your local Gemini Automotive Care Provider for proper installation of your new tires. It includes:
- Inspecting the lug nuts for wear
- Installing new valve stems
- Mounting the tires
- Proper balancing
- Checking the disc brake caliper clearance, as well as the distance between calipers, wheels and rims to inspect for no interference
- Tightening lugs to proper torque as determined by the manufacturer
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Tire Rotation
Rotating your tires means moving them from one side of the vehicle to the other, moving them from front to back or a combination of both. Regular tire rotation helps avoid uneven tire wear that can lead to poor performance and gas mileage.
Some tires need rotated at specific intervals, while others will need rotated depending on the wear. To find out when your tires need rotated, check your vehicle's owner's manual or ask your Gemini Automotive Care Provider.
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Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is the position of your wheels relative to your vehicle. When properly aligned, your wheels will point in the same direction as the vehicle. To maintain proper control of your car, you must keep your wheels in proper alignment. Otherwise, steering will become difficult, your tires will wear unevenly and your fuel economy will decrease. An alignment check at your local Gemini Automotive Care Provider includes:
- Inspection of the steering and suspension components
- Examination of the tires for size, inflation and wear
- Comparison of your alignment to vehicle manufacturer guidelines
New Tires - New tires like the Goodyear(r) Assurance(r) TripleTred(tm) offer enhanced traction for driving in any weather.
Troubleshooting Tires
Keep an eye out for these common signs that you may need new tires or service. If your vehicle exhibits any of these symptoms, take it to your Gemini Automotive Care Provider.
- When driving, your car pulls to one side or the other.
- You notice rhythmic vibrations.
- Your tires are wearing unevenly.
- Your tires won't maintain proper air pressure.
