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Most brands and sizes of tires, most the same day, and tire rotations every 5,000–6,000 miles to get the most life out of them.

## At a glance

- Typical time: Same day for most tires; uncommon sizes or special orders can take a couple of days
- Warranty: 12 months or 12,000 miles on our repairs and services, nationwide through AnywhereCare

Checking that your tires are in solid condition is a significant part of any vehicle maintenance routine. Not only does the condition of your tires contribute to performance, a bald or worn tire can be unsafe, increasing the chances of an unwanted blowout.

## New tires

Frank's Auto Repair can get most brands and sizes of tires, and most we can have the same day. Uncommon sizes or special orders may take a couple of days.

## Tire rotations

As a general rule, I recommend you rotate your tires every 5,000–6,000 miles to get the most life out of your tires. However, tires can wear unevenly for many reasons, and the most common reason is the alignment. With that being said, if the alignment is out of specifications, I would recommend an [alignment](/services/wheel-alignment/) as well. But for ordinary wear, without any front-end issues, a tire rotation is all you need.

## Uneven tire wear

Tires typically last 25,000 to 60,000 miles, depending on your driving style, road conditions and maintenance. Rotating them regularly, maintaining proper pressure and scheduling alignments all help them last longer.

Your tires can also tell you a surprising amount about the condition of your vehicle. When suspension or steering components are worn, the tires may no longer keep consistent contact with the road. Look for:

- excessive wear on one edge
- different wear patterns between tires
- cupped or scalloped tread
- one tire wearing significantly faster than the others

Uneven wear can come from alignment problems, improper inflation or worn suspension parts, so the wear pattern should be evaluated rather than assumed. If an alignment problem keeps coming back, the steering and suspension may need to be inspected. Our post on the [signs your suspension needs repair](/blog/signs-suspension-needs-repair/) explains more.

## The tire pressure (TPMS) light

A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses sensors to monitor the air pressure in your tires. Starting with the 2008 model year, the federal government requires one on all vehicles. Its warning light looks like a cross section of a tire with an exclamation point in it.

The light should come on for about a second when you first turn on the ignition, as a bulb check, then go out if all the tires are properly inflated and no faults are detected. It isn't required to come on until a tire is 25% underinflated, so check your tire pressure regularly, every couple of weeks or so. The recommended pressure for your vehicle is in your owner's manual.

If the light comes on, check the pressure in all the tires, in many cases including the spare. Inflate them to the recommended pressure, then drive a couple of miles so the system can reset itself. If the light stays on after that drive, it may need to be reset at a repair shop or manually, or there may be a further issue with the system. A flashing TPMS light can mean a fault, such as a bad sensor or a problem with the system's computer, that needs further diagnosis.

When it's time for new tires or a rotation, [request an appointment](/appointment/).

## Questions

### How often should I rotate my tires?

As a general rule, I recommend you rotate your tires every 5,000–6,000 miles to get the most life out of them.

### Can you get tires in my size?

We can get most brands and sizes of tires, and most we can have the same day. Uncommon sizes or special orders may take a couple of days.

### Why is my tire pressure light on?

The light is required to come on once a tire is 25% underinflated. Check the pressure in all the tires, inflate them to the recommended pressure and drive a couple of miles so the system can reset itself. If the light stays on or flashes, there may be a further issue with the system that needs to be checked.