Rapid Tire Wear is the Telltale Warning Sign of Several Different Problems

When it comes to keeping a good set of tires maintained well, following Volkswagen's recommended schedule for tire maintenance services is an excellent decision. We noticed when comparing the telltale warning signs of tire problems that one sticks out above all of the others - Rapid Tread Wear! Rapid tread wear can show up on the tires in different patterns, such as bald spots, cupping, ringing at the tread edge, or exposed threads. If you notice rapid tread wear on your tires, it could be caused by one or more of these underlying issues:

• Wheel misalignment
• Wheel assembly imbalance
• Have been in the same position for too long and need rotation
• Improper inflation pressure

Expert Tire Inspections & Patch Repair
We provide thorough and accurate tire inspections that include a physical review of the tire rubber, tread depth checks to measure remaining life and assess risk and air pressure checks to ensure specifications. If we find a small puncture, those can be repaired using a patch device that plugs and seals the damage as long as it is no greater than a ¼ of an inch across and is located on the tread and not the sidewall.

Rotation
Tire rotation moves each tire to a different wheel position; the service helps tires to wear evenly, extends their life, promotes pleasant driving, and reduced operational costs.

Alignment
Our certified technicians rely on computerized wheel alignment equipment to check and adjust wheel angles as needed when providing our two-wheel and four-wheel alignment services.

Balancing
We use a specialized wheel assembly balancer that evaluates how weight is distributed across each assembly and tells the technician where to place a precision weight on the assembly to correct any imbalances detected.