INSPECTION

What are we looking for?

Treadwear and any damage to your rim or tire. Some damage is cosmetic, and some can be a serious safety issue. The goal is to make sure you are informed about the wear life of your tires as well as any damage/the risk that damage might pose!

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Inspected items on tires:

• Tread depth​​

• Tread damage

  • Both tread depth and damage are important to know for the wear life of your tires​

• Punctures

  • Punctures cause air leakage. Most can be fixed with the correct material but some require tire replacement​

• Sidewall damage

• Burst chords

  • Both sidewall damage and burst chords usually result from hard impacts with potholes or curbs. They  compromise tire integrity, almost always require replacement, and can lead to catastrophic failure​

• Dry rot

Inspected items on rims:

• Curb rash​

• Damaged coating (paint, powder coat, etc.)

  • Both rash and coating damage are cosmetic. It isn't usually a safety concern, but it looks bad​​

• Cracks

• Impact damage (bending)

  • Cracks and bending usually result from impacts with potholes. Some can be repaired, but most require replacement. They can result in air leakage, wheel vibrations, and, eventually, failure​