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Sometimes tires have a story to tell, if we only look at them. Before your replace your damaged tire, let us take a look and make sure it isn't an issue with the car's alignment or suspension. Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center is a one-stop shop for car repair serving Kingston NY. 
Feathering
This occurs when the car is out of alignment. You can actually feel the improper wear. One edge will be sharp while the other edge is smooth. Schedule repairs.
One-Side Wear
This also occurs when the car is out of alignment. Perhaps that wheel is not running level because it is leaning out or in. This is an easy thing to fix with a proper realignment from Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center. Our advanced equipment can bring the vehicle back to its proper factory settings.
Cupping
If you run your hand down the tire, you may notice little dips. This is a serious situation because it indicates that your suspension has problems that need to be addressed. You could have something worn out that needs to be replaced. It could be as small as a bearing or bigger such as an axle or sway bar.
Second-rib Wear,
Second-rib wear is caused by purchasing tires that are the wrong size. When you bring your vehicle for car repair serving Kingston NY, our mechanics will examine the tires to see if a mistake was made.

If your tire is wobbling, it is dangerous and must be replaced. The best idea for tire replacement is to choose a shop where they can examine the old tires to learn if there is an issue with the suspension or alignment. Use our online scheduler to save time.