North Carolina may not get quite as frigid as some parts of the East Coast, but our winter temperatures can approach zero and winter weather can still be challenging for local drivers. When Mother Nature is coating our roadways with ice, snow and sleet, it's important to have high quality tires on your GMC Sierra 1500 or your Buick Enclave. This is the right time to get new tires at Westcott Automotive in Burlington NC so you’re truly ready for winter.
Why the tires on your car matter even more in winter
As your vehicle travels across snowy, slippery surfaces in the wintertime, your tires are more important to your safety than at any other time of the year. If your tires have anything less than 4/32nds of an inch’s worth of tread, it's time to get brand new rubber to help you meet the road safely. Even the best tires eventually wear out and that's why your car, truck or SUV needs a first-class set of brand new tires right now.
We offer world-class tires from brands you know and trust
Your tires may have been holding up well enough earlier in the year, but it's better to take affirmative steps right now if your tires are anywhere near the wear-out stage. If you're doing some winter travel for a skiing vacation or to see family, a new set of tires will help you get to your destination safely. To protect you and your family, we carry tires from great brands like Michelin®, Pirelli®, Hankook®, General, Continental, Goodyear, B.F. Goodrich, Firestone and Uniroyal.
There's a lot to be said for getting snow tires on your car
While you can get by with all-season tires in the winter, you will be doing yourself and your family a favor by getting a brand new set of winter snow tires. These are tires that are developed especially for winter driving. They're engineered with a soft rubber compound that can remain flexible even when temperatures drop down into the zero range. That flexibility means they can conform to the road so you get more precise handling.
After you get new winter tires, be sure to have them rotated regularly
Once you've made the wise investment in a new set of winter tires, it's important to have us rotate those tires every time you get an oil change. The front tires on most vehicles will wear out more quickly than the back tires as you travel on the roadways around Graham or Mebane, NC. With a regular tire rotation, we will reposition all four tires and that will allow them to wear more evenly, so you get the extra margin of winter safety you deserve.
Give your car a wheel alignment to stay on track in winter
The roads can get roughed up in the wintertime and potholes can start appearing as you travel around Greensboro and Carrboro NC. If you hit one of those potholes, that can knock your wheel alignment off and make it more hazardous to steer your car, especially on icy, slippery surfaces. That's why it's important to have us give you a proper wheel alignment so your car steers straight and true all winter long.
Get a new set of tires to help you handle winter
Before you do any significant traveling this winter, we encourage you to visit our dealership and have us check the condition of your tires. Or use our online Tire Finder to see the many great new tire choices we offer. Either way, let us protect you and your family with a high quality set of new winter tires at Westcott Automotive in Burlington NC.