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BCAA Auto Service Centres offer a 42
Multipoint Inspection with every service,
during which qualified technicians will
inspect your vehicle's tire tread and
condition. bcaa.com/autoservice
WEAR
BARS
"Wear bars are designed to be a visual
indicator to tell you when the tires are worn
out," says Miller. "When the top of the tread
is even with what looks like a little speed
bump in-between the tread pattern, the tires
are essentially worn out." And even if the
treads look fine, have your tires checked
annually by a professional, because rubber
can degrade over time.
"You run the risk of popping the tire,
and it's also more prone to picking up nails
or debris that could pierce through," says
Miller. "There's also a loss of traction, since
there are fewer grooves and less siping
remaining. That could seriously impair
your ability to control your vehicle in an
emergency situation."
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TIP!
Winter tires are
required on
BC's mountain
roads starting
October 1.
SIPING
