Do I Need to Change My BMW Tires Now?

When it comes to safety and performance, keeping up with tire replacement intervals is critical. After all, your tires not only help you grip to the road when you travel over loose grades but your rubber is also there for you to help you stop on a dime when the car in front of you unexpectedly brakes. Also, do you drive a performance-heavy model like the M4?

Then your tires are needed to spin and heat up to deliver the ultimate launch. But how do you know when it’s time for tire replacement service? Stick with us today as we explore a couple of tricks to know when it’s time for maintenance. Also, schedule service online today at BMW of Sarasota near Bradenton to help your drives remain in premium shape.

It Only Costs a Penny…

The first trick for checking your tire life only requires a penny with a visible face. Start by inserting your coin head-first into your tread groove—can you see the top off Honest Abe’s head? If so, your tread is nearing unsafe levels for driving and needs a near-instant replacement.

However, if the top of the legendary president’s head is not visible, you are usually in good shape. As far as a full measurement goes, you don’t want your tread depth to drop lower than 2/32 of an inch—so you can use a ruler for this trick as well if you’re good at spotting the tick marks.

It’s All in the Numbers: Check Your Tire for Details

Even if your tread looks solid, you don’t want your tires to age more than five years—and even at that, you’ll still want to check and inspect your wheels annually to help ensure everything is in working order (and your driving style can cause tires to wear faster than average if you’re constantly launching like a pro or driving aggressively).

Not sure how old your tires are? Not a problem—just check the sides, can you see four numbers engraved in your tread? These refer to the year and week the wheels were made—so 2139 means your tires were made in October of 2021—and usually won’t need replacing for a few years to come.

Get The Good Rides Rolling: Visit Sarasota

Ready to bring the world-class power and comfort to your rides that BMW models are renowned for? Schedule your tire replacement service online today at BMW of Sarasota near St. Petersburg to get started.

Let a member of our team know if you need assistance, whether it’s help with knowing when to replace tires with mileage or about the size needed for your drives. We’re also here for your service needs with factory-trained experts who know BMW models inside and out—it’s how we step up as your local service center.

As part of our commitment to customer satisfaction, our service center staff go above and beyond to perform thorough and efficient auto repairs. Contact us today to learn more.