Will this heat melt my tires?
Comment of the Month
This month’s Comment comes from client Jen R., whose heat-related concern might be on other minds as well…
Will this heat melt my tires?
There’s a short answer to this one… NO! Our Service Advisors quickly and unanimously said there was nothing to worry about, because tires don’t melt… they soften. The vulcanizing process for rubber essentially makes one tire-sized molecule that can only decompose into its component parts. As the tires get hot (not even from atmospheric heat; your tires get hot just driving down the road) the surface softens a little and tiny bits can be pulled off. This is the typical way your tire wears down over time anyway; it just happens a little faster when it’s hot. Heat is not the way to destroy tires, in fact, when tires are recycled they have to be shredded, frozen, and shattered into tiny bits. Finally, you may rest somewhat easier knowing that your tires can take the heat better than the roads they’re driving on. This article from Australia describes what happened when the heat got excessive… the tires were fine, but the road melted and stuck to the tires. You’ll be sweating in this heat, but there’s no reason to sweat over your tires!
OUR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS
If you’ve had service recommendations in your Tom Dwyer file since 1/31/21 (or before) but you just haven’t acted on them, then you can still save 25% off Labor Charges if you act on them before 4/30/21. Even during a pandemic your vehicle needs consistent care, and Auto Amnesty is a great way to catch up on the services you may have been putting off.
We also have a couple ongoing offers you might find valuable…
Carbon Neutral Program–
Our company’s commitment to the environment led us to partner with Bonneville Environmental Foundation to create our Carbon Neutral Program in 2007. Client members offset the carbon production of their vehicles for one year AND save 10% on Labor Charges here at the shop! It’s a win for you AND our environment and it’s been very successful… since we instituted the program our members have prevented over 1.9 MILLION POUNDS of carbon from being dumped into our air!
Referral Reward Program–
Year after year, referrals from our existing clients are our greatest source of new clients, so we’ve tried hard to think of some way to appropriately reward people for their referrals. Our solution is our Referral Reward Program, where we make donations to the non-profit group of your choice to say ‘thanks’ for your generous referrals. Here’s how it works…
Your reviews and referrals matter
We are constantly grateful for the supportive and loyal clients we have developed over the years. Your comments and appreciation keep us on the right road to providing the superior automotive service you deserve. Your reviews and referrals are not only the highest compliments we can receive, but they’re the lifeblood of our new business. If you like what you’ve found at Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, please tell a friend or take a minute to write a review on Yelp, Angieslist, Google, or the review site of your choice. Thank you!
Latest Automotive Recalls
Automobiles are just like any other product; occasional flaws in manufacture or design can cause problems once they leave the factory. When an issue is identified the manufacturers and government work hard to bring the vehicles back in for refit or repair, but not all recalls make the front pages. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a constantly updated list of recalls from every manufacturer. The last month’s recalls are below, but clicking the button at right will take you to the full list at the NHTSA website.
