Tire Safety

The most important aspect of tire maintenance is proper inflation of your tires. 75% of drivers wash their cars monthly while only 1 out of 7 (14%) correctly checks tire pressure. The air pressure should be checked on all tires, including the spare, at least once a month. To help you remember, sign up for free monthly email reminders from TireSafety.com.

Regular rotation of your tires will also help prevent irregular and premature wear. 40% of drivers have not rotated their tires within the recommended interval of at least 8,000 miles. A healthy habit many people follow is to rotate their tires with every oil change. This section contains explanations of various rotation methods.

Repair is the final area of maintenance covered in this area. There are occasions where tires can be repaired and others where they should not be. When in doubt about reparability consult your tire professional.

Tire Facts

Nitrogen Tire Inflation


     Get lifetime nitrogen at $7.50 per tire.
NASA, the U.S. Military, Boeing, Indy, and NASCAR race teams use nitrogen in their tires, so why not you?
Nitrogen is an inert, dry, non-flammable gas that's all around us. The air we breathe is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and small amounts of other gasses.
With nitrogen, you get:
  • Better pressure retention
  • Improved handling
  • Higher fuel economy
  • Enhanced safety and reliability
  • Longer tire life
... and it's better for the environment because it improves fuel efficiency and reduces toxic emissions.

Road Hazard Program


     You drive a lot. It would be nice if every surface you drove on were perfectly paved. But this isn't always the case. The nails, glass, and potholes that you drive over from time to time help speed up the wear and tear of the treads. Sooner or later, you'll be driving a road hazard.
As a driver, you may want to consider the additional security and peace of mind that the Sonsio Road Hazard Program provides. Here are some good reasons to get Road Hazard coverage:
  • Your damaged tire is NOT covered by the tire manufacturer's warranty.
  • The cost of your tire repairs or tire replacement is covered.
  • You're covered throughout the United States.
  • You receive help to change your flat tire.
The Sonsio Road Hazard Program replaces your tires for free within the first 25% of useable tread wear. Also, your protection is honored at more than 20,000 qualified participating tire retailers nationwide.

Towing


Lucas Tires offers Towing service!
Lucas Tires has been working hand in hand with Go-Go Towing since 1999 to help get your car into the shop for all your automotive repairs!
-24/7 Towing Services!
-Flatbed Tow Service Available
Contact Go-Go- Towing by phone at 773-430-0062
Don't deal with 2 different bills! We will add the tow to your Lucas Tire ticket!
Rates $59.00 Hook-Up + $3.00 per mile