Cadillac Tires

Proper wheel alignment is key to prolonging the life of your tires. If your vehicle is misaligned, it can cause your tires to wear unevenly, and you may experience a change in how your vehicle handles in Pineville.

Your tires and wheels are aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing are not required as routinely as other Cadillac tire services, but you may need them on occasion. Consider a wheel alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other.

If one of your tires is out of balance, it can affect your ride quality and can shorten the life of the tires and other suspension components. If you notice a vibration when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. Let our Monroe tire experts ensure you have a safe and smooth ride.

The most routine Cadillac tire service you will need is tire rotation. It's a known fact that regular tire rotation extends the life of your tires and improves performance. Each tire performs different tasks (such as steering in front- versus rear-wheel drive), therefore tires wear at different rates. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear. Your tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles to prevent irregular tire wear.

If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, it will need to be reset after each tire rotation. You can count on our Certified Service experts to perform this simple procedure with every Cadillac tire rotation they perform!

Your Cadillac’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is designed to warn you when low-tire-pressure conditions exist. A sensor measures tire pressure and temperature, then transmits data to your tire pressure monitor. If the pressure in one or more of your tires is 25 percent or more below the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure, a warning indication will alert you.

Your Original Equipment TPMS sensor battery can last up to 10 years with normal use. When the TPMS battery fails, the sensor will need to be replaced.

How do you know that air pressure is low or whether the TPMS has malfunctioned?

If your Tire Pressure Monitor light comes on and stays solid with a "check tire pressure", "low tire pressure" or "add air to tire" message, then check and adjust all tire air pressures to the recommended levels. You may need to drive a few miles before the light turns off on your dashboard.

If your Tire Pressure Monitor light appears as a blinking yellow lamp for more than one minute and stays solid, then diagnostic service is needed. If your TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low-tire condition, and it will be harder to know when you need Cadillac tire service. Simply schedule an appointment with one of our Certified Service experts, and they can ensure your TPMS is operating properly so you can travel with confidence in Concord.

There are many factors that can cause tire wear, such as your driving style and tire maintenance habits. Tire replacement is absolutely needed when the tread wear indicators appear. Your tire's built-in tread wear indicators look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread and become visible as the tire surface wears.

Tread wear indicators appear when your tires only have 2/32 inch or less of tread remaining. Also, the rubber in your tires ages over time. This applies to your spare tire as well (if available), even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast tires age.

Other warning signs that your vehicle will need tire replacement:

• You can see three or more tread wear indicators around the tire
• The tire cord or fabric is showing through the rubber
• The tire tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric
• The tire has a bulge or split
• The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can't be repaired correctly

Whether you are in need of Cadillac tires or you're driving another type of vehicle, come to Hendrick Cadillac Monroe. Our Monroe tire experts will help you find the right tires for your vehicle.