Toyota Knoxville

9 Reasons to Buy Your Tires at Toyota Knoxville

#1 Low Price Guarantee If within 30 days of purchase, you find the identical,in stock, tire advertised for less, present the ad or legitimate printed ad we'll refund you the difference. Installation excluded. Excludes mail order, internet, special orders, blemishes and closeout items. #2 We'll match local competitor's prices We will accept their coupons and honor their ads on any in stock tire. Installation extra. Competitors in stock items only. Excludes mail order, internet, special orders, blemishes and closeout items. #3 Free Rotation We will rotate your tires for the life of the tires. Eligible every 5,000 miles. Rotation does not include dismounts, mounts or balance. #4 Free Tire Inspection Tire will be inspected for irregular wear, cuts, and snags at anytime for the life of the tire. #5 Free Air Pressure Check This service available anytime. Proper inflation is recommended at all times to insure maximum mileage. #6 Reduced Rate Car Rentals For those customers that can't be without transportation, Toyota Knoxville will arrange for a Toyota Rental car at a reduced rate. Reservations required. $150 Minimum for subsidized rate.

#7 Free Road Hazard/Tire Replacement Toyota Tire Center offers Free Road Hazard Protection on all tires that Toyota Knoxville stocks. This coverage will be in effect for 24 months from the date of purchase or until 3/32" or less of the tread remains on the tire which ever comes first. See our Tire Specialists for full details? #8 Computerized Vehicle Tracking We keep 3 years of service history on every vehicle for hassle free warranty claims. #9 Free DOT Tire Registration With every tire purchase, we automatically register your tires with the Department of Transportation so you can be notified in the case or a tire warranty problem

 


The Ultimate Guide to Tire Safety

We welcome all drivers to come and learn firsthand about proper tire care. Using Rubber Manufacturers Association's (RMA) simple tire care tips, consumers can maximize their vehicle safety, achieve better fuel economy and get the most wear from their tires. "Be Tire Smart - Play Your PART: Pressure, Alignment, Rotation, Tread."

The 4 Key Elements of Tire Maintenance

PRESSURE - Under inflation results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its inflation pressure and not appear to be flat!

ALIGNMENT- A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tires. Have Toyota Knoxville check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.

ROTATION - Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you achieve more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle's owners manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for tire rotation is approximately every 5,000-8,000 miles.

TREAD - Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of damage.

Answers to the 4 Most Common Questions about Tires

What is the Best Way to Check Inflation Pressure?

1. Refer to your vehicle's owners manual for the proper level of inflation; it may also be posted on the door post or in the glove box.

2. When you check the inflation pressure, make sure the tires are cool - meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile. (Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air, check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate inflation pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the inflation pressure inside increase as you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce inflation pressure when tires are hot.)

3. Remove the cap from the tire valve, firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve and note the reading. Add air to achieve recommended inflation pressure.

4. If you overfill the tire, you can release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve with a fingernail or the tip of a pen. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat with each tire, including the spare (Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure).

Why Check Your Alignment?

If your car's suspension system is out of alignment, your tires will wear unevenly and you may experience handling problems. Potholes and rough roads can contribute to problems with alignment.

Front-wheel drive vehicles, and those with independent rear suspension, require alignment of all four wheels. Have Toyota Knoxville check your alignment periodically as specified by your vehicle's owners manual or if handling problems develop, such as "pulling" or vibration.

Also have your tire balance checked periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular wear.

Why Rotate Your Tires?

Each tire on your car supports a different amount of weight; this unequal weight distribution causes your tires to wear at different rates. By rotating your tires, you can extend their useful life.

If your tires show uneven wear, ask your tire dealer to check for and correct any misalignment, imbalance or other mechanical problem involved before rotation.

Refer to your vehicle's owners manual for rotation recommendations. If no rotation period is specified, tires should be rotated approximately every 5,000-8,000 miles. Sometimes front and rear tires use different pressures. After rotation, adjust individual tire inflation pressure to the figures recommended for each wheel position by the vehicle manufacturer.

How Do You Check Your Tire's Tread?

When the tread is worn down to 3/32" of an inch, tires must be replaced.

All tires have "wear bars," which are small, raised bars of rubber in the groove that indicate when tires are worn out. If your tread is worn down to the wear bars, it's time for a new tire.

A penny is a reliable tool to check tire tread.

1. Take a penny and put Abe's head into one of the grooves of the tire tread. If part of his head is covered by the tread, you're driving with the legal amount of tread.

2. If you can see all of Abe's head, it's time to replace the tire.
Visually check your tires for signs of uneven wear. You may have irregular tread wear if there are high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also make sure no nails or other objects are embedded in the tire. Consult your tire dealer as soon as possible if you see problems.