Are Your Tires in Good Shape?
Tire Replacement & Repair in Lafayette, LA
The tires on your vehicle experience a lot of wear and tear. If your tires could use some TLC, bring your vehicle to Ross Tire & Service. We’ve been serving the Lafayette, LA community for 20 years and counting. We’ll give you expert advice about tire maintenance and we can even provide an on-the-spot diagnostic for your tire wear problems.
Call 337-984-0099 or just come on by – no appointment needed.
It’s time for new tires
Prolong the life of your tires with regular repair and maintenance. We offer a wide range of tire repair and replacement services, such as:
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor (TPMS) Replacement
- Tire Damage Repairs
- Rim Damage Repairs
- Inner Tire Tube Replacements or Repairs
TIRE BASICS
How to Determine Tire Sizes
Do you need new tires and you are unsure about what size tires you need?
We are here to help you with all your tire needs. There are several ways to find your tire size information. 3 of the best ways to find the size of tire that your vehicle requires are the inside of your vehicle’s door jam, the vehicle owner’s manual, or the sidewall of the tire that is currently on the vehicle (if the tires are from the original manufacturer). Note: Some vehicles are equipped with staggered size tires, which means that the front tires and the rear tires are different sizes. The Bridgestone graphic below is a great visual aid to use to find the tire size on your current tires.
Check Tire Pressures Monthly
Under normal conditions, tires can lose up to 1 psi (pound per square inch) of air. Also, for every 10 degrees drop in temperature tires can lose an additional 1 psi. A good guide for how much air to put in your tires is the manufacturer’s recommended air pressure listed on the sticker located on the inside of the door/door jamb.
Check Rotate Tires Every 3,000 – 5,000 Miles
Rotate your tires according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations or the recommendations of the tire experts at Ross Tire & Service. When recommending the frequency of tire rotations, some things to consider include driver’s routine, road conditions on roads frequently/regularly traveled, and weather conditions. If you do not have the vehicle manufacturers recommendations or you are unsure then play it safe and rotate every 3,000 miles. Ross Tire & Service offers free tire rotations every 3,000 miles with the purchase of a set of 4 tires!
Evaluate the Wear on Your Tires
Routinely look for signs of tread wear or damage on your tires.
Visually check for the following:
Exposed tread bars = tire should be replaced
Irregular should wear = have tire inspected
Outer/Shoulder wear on both sides = have tire inspected
Center wear = have tire inspected
Check for any other obvious signs of tire wear
Perform the Tire Penny Test by placing a penny in the tire. If you can see the head of Lincoln, the treads are worn and need replacing.
America’s Best Tires
Firestone Tires – You can count on Firestone for reliability with a good tread life warranty at an affordable price. Firestone tires are some of the best reviewed tires in the industry today and continue to stand our the brand’s long history of building quality tires.
Bridgestone Tires – One of the largest tire manufacturers in the world is Bridgestone. Making some of the highest rated tires available, Bridgestone offers a line of tires that are great for just about any type of vehicle.
Goodyear Tires – Another great tire company that offers a wide range of tires in it’s line-up as well as one of the largest selections of tire sizes is Goodyear. Often rated as the best all around tire, Goodyear tires offer a tread life that is longer than average compared to many of it’s competitors in the same price range.
Cooper Tires – A favorite choice for people who are riding on a budget is a set of Cooper Tires. Cooper offers a quality product with a long tread-life warranty on many vehicle sizes and performance options while being one of the lowest cost options available.
Continental Tires – Sitting comfortably as America’s 4th best selling tire brand is Continental. One of the oldest tire manufacturers, Continental has been providing a quality product that consumers can depend on for over 150 years.
Michelin Tires – Known for performing well test after test and for ranking among the best in the tire industry, Michelin tires are a great choice for all weather conditions. The performance and quality that Michelin delivers can easily justify the investment that is needed when purchasing a set of Michelin tires.
Pirelli Tires – A popular and highly ranked tire for luxury vehicles and sports cars is Pirelli. One of the oldest tire manufacturers in the world, Pirelli offers a large selection of tire sizes and tire types that work well with sedans and convertibles. Pirelli has a somewhat limited lineup for SUVs and trucks.
BF Goodrich – BF Goodrich is also one of the world’s oldest tire manufacturers in the world, and is one of the most well known tire companies in the United States. The company has been manufacturing a wide array of quality tire types and sizes that provide an above-average tread-life and mileage warranty.
Unlike other auto repair shops in the Lafayette, LA area, we carry ALL tire brands. We also carry a wide range of tires for tractors and utility vehicles. If you have questions about which tires work best for your vehicle, get in touch with us at 337-984-0099.