How much Air Pressure Do My Tires Need?
Recommended tire pressure is clearly marked on the serial plate on the car or truck door or on the tire itself; each vehicle is different.(i.e. 40psi)
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We’re serious about value, not only in price, but in quality. From over a dozen major brands, our Ford-Trained Experts will help choose the right tire for you based on your vehicle, driving habits and local conditions. We’ll find the right tire that fits your needs.
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Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln offers tires from all major brands approved to fit your Ford or Lincoln vehicle as well as other makes and models. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive array of tire services, including:
- Expert tire changes & rotations
- Thorough tire inspection & repair
- Accurate wheel alignment 7 balance
- Convenient tire storage options
Why is Proper Tire Inflation Crucial?
- It provides efficiency and safety while driving
- Insures that there is no overheating of the tires
- On average the life of your tires will be greater
- You will get optimal fuel mileage as well as the handling of your vehicle will be at its highest
- Accurate tire pressure is important to insure the ability of minimum payloads and tow capacities.
38% of All Vehicles Have at Least One Tire Under Inflated!
Consumers should remember that fuel economy is dependent on proper air pressure. Monitoring air pressure regularly, and using proper inflation pressures as directed by the vehicle owner’s manual, is the best route to ensure maximum fuel economy and maximum tire life. Regardless of Vancouver Island temperature, tires lose between 1-2 psi per month. In addition, for every 7 degrees Celsius drop in temperature, a tire will lose another pound of pressure. So a tire left unchecked from the time it was filled in warm June to 35 psi, is down 12psi in cooler November. That under inflation is going to hurt fuel economy, traction, and increase tire wear.
In Nanaimo, Tires are important not only for traction on the wet Nanaimo roads, proper tires are vital when it snows on Vancouver Island. You want your vehicle to be able to have traction in the rain, slush and ice! The engine and brakes of a vehicle work directly through the tires. Even the most advanced traction and stability control systems are limited by the tire’s ability to hold the road. If a consumer has tires that are worn, under inflated, or not suited to the environment, they put themselves, their vehicle, and others at risk.
We sell tires for all makes and models, not just Ford and Lincolns any vehicle in Nanaimo can be outfitted with Tires in our shop. Call our parts team at (250) 758-7742 today to get your tires
Tire purchases include National Warranty Coverage and a free Multipoint inspection while installed in our shop. Installation costs are $20 Mount & Balance per tire plus, of course, the taxes and environmental fees.
Check Your Tires Using a Quarter!
We’ve found a use for that jar of coins in your kitchen! Just joking, but a quarter is a great consistent way to “just check” your tires for wear without having to use the tire gauge tool that is used in the shop.
Tread depth is typically measured in 1/32″ increments. Using a recent Canadian quarter (the Queen is not wearing a crown) you can quickly and easily check the tread depth yourself.
Using the caribou head (does he have a name?) put him in the tread nose first and if you can see his muzzle it’s time to start looking for new tires. We can help you find the right summer or winter tires, give us a call in parts (250) 758-7742, request a tire quote online or browse our tire selection tool.
Quick and Easy!!
