Tires are an expensive purchase, however, if you treat your tires well enough they can last longer than you expect! Tires are made to last four years or maybe longer, but more often than not motorists are buying new tires when they don’t need to be. Patching a tire is a real way to save money and still have top-notch tires that you feel confident driving on.
Small holes from the St. Louis’ bumpy roads are inevitable after enough time. Just because you obtain a small hole doesn’t mean the whole tire needs replacing, a patch can be extremely effective! Our certified BMW technicians will evaluate the damage and if they can avoid replacing the tire, you can trust that they will patch it instead!
If you notice a small hole in a tire and want to know if your tread is still good before coming into the service center then try out the penny test. Simply place a penny in the groove of your tire with Lincoln’s head facing down. If you can see all of his head than it is time for a replacement, but if you can’t then the hole in your tire (if small enough) can likely be patched instead! Be sure to let us know if you performed the test, we’d love to hear about it!
Although you may think it is fairly obvious when you have a hole in your tire, it can be a pretty slow process if the hole is small enough and you might miss it. With a small enough hole, you can be driving around for weeks until your tire officially goes flat. Here are some signs to look out for:
If you notice any signs of a slow leak in your tire or want to get your tire tread & pressure checked than stop by BMW of West St. Louis and we’ll get you all patched up!
14417 Manchester Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
