Genuine Mazda Tires

Service and Replacement for Genuine Mazda Tires in Portsmouth, NH

Your Mazda has been designed for exceptional performance, superior handling, and just plain fun driving. Everything about it has been designed to meet these goals, from the drivetrain that powers it to the aerodynamic design of the exterior to the tires that support it. Yet you won’t get these benefits if any of these systems or components fails – especially the tires.

The service department at Seacoast Mazda provides service and replacement for genuine Mazda tires so that you get the best performance for which your Mazda was designed. Getting routine maintenance, on the recommended schedule, will keep your tires in the best condition to protect your safety and enhance your performance. Getting genuine Mazda tires will also ensure that all your systems are working together properly and that your Mazda is being run by tires designed specifically for its needs.

Types of Tires

Most people think about brand names when they think about types of tires. But there are actually different designs of tires based on the driving needs. You should choose different tires based on the local climate conditions, the kind of activities you engage in, or the kind of performance you want.

The most common types of tires include:

• All-Terrain Tires. These are commonly used on trucks or SUVs that will be going off road, whether for work or for recreational activities like camping. The tires are designed with large treads to handle all kinds of environment.
• All-Season Tires. These tires are designed to handle all kinds of climate conditions, including heavy rain, snow, ice, and mud. They are designed to work all year long.
• Performance Tires. Mazda makes several sporty models that are designed for fast and agile handling, and performance tires ensure that you get the handling you need. These tires are designed for fast speeds and strong traction.
• Low-Profile Tires. Though the ride can be bumpier with low-profile tires because there is less cushion between the tires and the road, these tires provide better handling and improved performance.
• Snow Tires. In snowy areas like Portsmouth, all-season tires may not be enough to handle the winter conditions. These tires are designed with special treads to provide as much traction as possible through snow and ice.
• Mud Tires. These tires are designed to handle not only wet but also uneven conditions. They are similar to all-terrain tires, but they are designed specifically with muddy conditions in mind.

Our service professionals will help you understand the differences between the tire types and ensure that you find the right tires for your Mazda and your driving needs.

Choosing the Right Tires

You will not only need to find the best tires for your Mazda, but you’ll also need to choose the best type of tires. To determine the right tires, you need to consider:

• Where do you drive? Do you spend all your time driving to and from work on paved roads, or do you like to go on rural adventures on the weekend, like camping or fishing?
• Where do you live? Portsmouth gets plenty of ice and snow, but you may live in a part of the city that doesn’t clear the snow or ice as quickly, and you’ll need tires that can handle those conditions.
• How do you like to drive? If you own a sporty vehicle, you likely want to drive fast and get the most out of your car’s performance. You’ll need the right tires.

Our service specialists can help you think through these and other issues to get the right tires for your needs. We’ll also help you understand the maintenance you need to get the best performance and longevity from those tires.

Getting the Proper Maintenance

Whatever tires you have, the most important thing you can do for them is to get the right maintenance at the right schedule. We can help you develop that maintenance schedule and provide all the needed maintenance to give your tires the longest life possible and to get the best performance from them.

To start, you need to have your tires rotated about every 6,000 miles. The exact schedule will depend upon the type of tires you have and your driving habits. You may need to have them rotated more frequently if you drive at high speeds or you have specialty tires, for example. Tire rotation will change out the location of your tires to ensure more even tread wear. As a result, you’ll have a smoother and more efficient ride, and your tires will last longer.

Next, you’ll need to have your tires aligned and inspected. You’ll need to get your tires aligned every two to three years, again depending on the type of tires and your driving habits. Our service specialists will help you know when it’s time for an alignment based on the results of an inspection.

During the inspection, we’ll also assess the tread depth on your tires and the tire pressure. You tend to lose about 1 to 2 psi during the spring and summer, and you can lose even more when it gets colder. You need the right tire pressure to ensure safe performance. You also lose tire tread over time, but your tires need a tread of at least 4/32 of an inch for safe performance. You can check your tire tread yourself by putting a penny into the grooves of your tires with the head of Abraham Lincoln facing down. If you can see Abe’s forehead, you have a healthy tire tread. If you can see all of Abe’s head, your tread is too low, and it’s time to replace your tires.

The service professionals at Seacoast Mazda will inspect your tires and perform the needed maintenance to ensure that your Mazda always get the performance it deserves. We’ll also help you choose the right tires for your Mazda when it’s time to replace them. Call us today to make a service appointment for your tires or to learn about your replacement tire options.