WESTON — State citizens who want to do away with antique tires can do so at numerous tire collection activities this month, consistent with officers with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan.
One occasion can be held from 9 a.m. To three p.M. July eleven at Tire and Rubber Inc. In Weston. Another is set for 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. July 10 at the Walmart off Interstate sixty-eight Exit 1 in Morgantown. And a third will be held from nine a.m. To 3 p.m. July 18 on the lot after Foodland in Glenville. Also, tires can be dropped off regularly from 8 a.m. To 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Marion County Recycling Center in Farmington. Residents might also get rid of up to 10 tires per character with a legitimate West Virginia ID for the county where the tire series event is being held. The tires must be off the edges; the handiest automobile and light truck tires may be general. So, you bring your car in for an oil change, and when you pick it up, the mechanic tells you you need new tires. You don’t know what size tires you need, what kind to buy, or why you need new ones. Do you just trust the mechanic, or do you venture out alone? Okay, so you will go for new tires; where do you begin?
First of all, it’s not a bad thing to have trust in your mechanics. They will have to fix a lot more than bad tires in the future. But tires are one thing you have a little control over with just a little knowledge. This way, you can ensure you get exactly what you need for the price you deserve. The first step is to know why you need new tires. The reality is that all tires wear out eventually. Obviously, if your tire has a huge hole, you need a new one. The rule is that if a puncture is more than a quarter-inch deep, you need to replace that tire. Some punctures are fixable, so make sure they are not trying to pull one over on you for more money. They will gladly show you where the problem is so you can decide together. Be involved so that you can be sure of your decision. Another common problem is bald tires. This means there is insufficient tread on your tires for good traction.
People try to get away with this as much as possible until the tire is almost gone. This is not a good idea. It is unsafe to drive with bald tires during any season. There are a couple of tricks to knowing when your tires are bald. First, every tire has what is called wear bars. These are narrow bands in the grooves across the tire’s tread. When the wear bars are even with the tread, the tire is bald, and you need a new one. Another handy trick you can do on your own is called the penny trick. You place a penny in the shallowest groove of the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down. If you can still see the top of Lincoln’s head, then the tire is bald. Do not ignore bald tires. You are now aware of determining if the tires are bald, so use that information to make better decisions.
Now you know you need new tires, so what kind of tires do you buy? All types of tires are made for all sorts of specific reasons. There are tires for durability, aggressive handling, and snow tires, to name a few. Everybody not looking for fancy customization should buy an all-season tire. This is the kind of tire that comes on vehicles when they are purchased unless otherwise asked. It is also commonly recommended that you buy the same type, brand, and tire size you purchased with the vehicle. It is important to take note of that information. Even if you are unsure about what you are doing, take down the size and type of tire to know at least a little about it. Then, you and your mechanic will be on the same page. Also, once the tires are purchased, you must have a mechanic install the new tires. You want the job done right.
