Rebuilders pay close attention when rebuilding a vehicle: we double-check if the body lines are straight, if the panel gaps are even, if the paintwork looks seamless, & we even test drive our rebuilds & listen for wind shear. However, one area that is often overlooked or treated as an afterthought too often is Tires. All that work making the car great again, only to slap tires on that we had lying around the shop!

So, let’s talk tires.

When inspecting rebuilds at AutoSavvy we look for the following:

• Tread depth should be a minimum of 5/32”
• All Tires should be within 2/32” depth of each other
• Pay special consideration when the drivetrain is AWD or 4WD. In these cases, all 4 tires should be matching. Matching means:
  • Same Manufacturer AND Model
  • Same Size

Do not use tires with the following Safety Concerns:

• Gouges or Chunks missing
• Foreign Objects
• Modifications
• Patches or Plugs
• Dry Rot
• Irregular Wear

Lastly, be aware of the Tires’ age.

Rubber tires break down over time. While a tire might look like it has a lot of remaining tread, its integrity may be compromised by its age. Typically tires are designed to last 6 years from their production date. To verify the production date of the tire, check the last four digits of the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The last four digits are the week and year the tire was produced.

So, don’t make the mistake of baking the greatest cake in the world and then screwing up the frosting. Don’t let a bad set of tires detract from all the great work you did on bringing that car back to life.

Good luck out there & let me know if you’d like to chat about potential partnerships.