Top Signs Your Chevy Needs Chevy Tire Service

Your Chevrolet tires are the only contact points between your vehicle and Michigan’s rough roads, making their condition critical for safe driving. Knowing when to schedule Chevy tire service prevents costly repairs and keeps your family secure. The certified technicians at Moran Chevrolet in Clinton Township help drivers recognize warning signs.

Uneven Tread Wear Patterns

Run your hand across each tire’s surface and feel for variations in tread depth. Excessive wear on the inner or outer edges indicates alignment issues, center wear can signal overinflation, and worn outer edges point to underinflation.

Cupping or scalloping creates a wavy tread surface that causes vibrations through your steering wheel. Regular tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 miles distributes wear evenly across all four tires, extending their lifespan.

Visible Damage and Low Tread

Inspect sidewalls for bulges, cracks, or cuts that expose internal cords—damage that demands immediate replacement. The penny test reveals remaining tread: insert a penny with Lincoln’s head pointing down into the tread groove. If you see the top of Lincoln’s head, your tires have worn below the safe 2/32-inch depth.

Many drivers skip checking their spare tire. Your spare suffers the same aging and air pressure loss as mounted tires.

Warning Lights and Handling Changes

Your tire pressure monitoring system illuminates when any tire drops significantly below recommended pressure — often 25 percent under specification. Cold Michigan mornings naturally reduce pressure, but persistent warnings indicate slow leaks.

Notice your vehicle pulling left or right on straight roads? That drift signals alignment problems. Steering wheel vibration at specific speed points to imbalanced tires.

Schedule Chevy Tire Service in Clinton Township, MI

Are your tires worse for wear? Our factory-trained technicians use genuine Chevrolet parts and precision equipment to inspect, rotate, balance, and align your tires correctly. Contact Moran Chevrolet on South Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township today to schedule your tire service.

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