Padillas Tires

04/03/2019

The second consideration when evaluating if a tire can be repaired is to confirm the size, type and location of the damage.

Industry guidelines allow repair of punctures of up to 1/4" in diameter in a tire's tread area. Some manufacturers limit the number of repairs permitted (usually two) and how close they can be (no closer than 16" apart). Repair of any punctures in the shoulder and sidewall areas are not permitted.

04/03/2019

FLAT TIRE REPAIRS - WHAT IS THE POINT OF NO RETURN?

Whether it occurs during a tire's first mile of use or after thousands of miles of driving, a single cut or puncture can make it necessary to replace a damaged tire that can't be repaired.

The first consideration of evaluating if a tire can be repaired is based on how quickly the driver recognizes they have a problem and how promptly they respond to it.

Because tires require appropriate inflation pressure to carry the load of the vehicle, standard tires should never, ever be driven while low on air or flat (while run-flat tires offer extended mobility in the event of complete air loss, even they may not be suitable to return to service after being driven on while flat).

The telltale external sign of a tire that has been driven on while flat or very low on pressure is circumferential scuffing on the tire's inboard and outboard sidewalls, but external inspection is not enough. Any repairs without removing the damaged tire from the wheel are improper because inspecting the inside of the tire for hidden damage greatly reduces the risk of returning a weakened tire to service. Without dismounting the tire, any hidden damage would likely be missed.

04/02/2019

TIPS FROM AJA AT PADILLA TIRES MEASURING TIRE TREAD DEPTH WITH A COIN

U.S. coins can be substituted for a tire tread depth gauge as tires wear to the critical final few 32nds of an inch of their remaining tread depth.

The Penny Test for Tire Tread Depth
2/32" remaining tread depth

Place a penny into several tread grooves across the tire.

If part of Lincoln's head is always covered by the tread, you have more than 2/32" of tread depth remaining.

The Quarter Test for Tire Tread Depth
4/32" remaining tread depth

Place a quarter into several tread grooves across the tire.

If part of Washington's head is always covered by the tread, you have more than 4/32" of tread depth remaining.

6/32" remaining tread depth

Place a penny into several tread grooves across the tire.

If the top of the Lincoln Memorial is always covered by the tread, you have more than 6/32" of tread depth remaining.

03/30/2019

Hey everyone, this is Aja at Padilla tires. Come on down if you need us to check air in your tires, patch, plug, spacers, rims and rims.

03/30/2019

03/25/2019

hey everyone it’s aja at padilla tires come on down to get air in your tires. ITS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH AIR.
LOWE AIR PRESSURE = LOWER MPG. So make sure you stop by to PADILLA TIRES IN INDIO

03/19/2019

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03/19/2019

Hey Everyone,
Come on in to Padilla’s Tires. You feel your tires are low? stop by Patch, Plugs, used and new tires are available as well .
Hope to see you soon. Have a Great Day and drive safe

03/15/2019

Hey everyone. stop by at padilla tires. we always give great prices. make sure you check your tires before you drive. Be safe and have a great weekend

03/01/2019

Hey It’s Aja at Padilla tire if anybody needs a tire patch plug or even just air come by and will be more than happy to