Tires and tread depth

When the tread is getting low, where do you go? Have you checked out Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood’s tire finder? What a cool tool!!!

We make it easy to get your new set of rubber. Search tires by your make, model, and rim size. Or search tires by your TPC code.

Our tire finder tool will instantly load dozens of choices meant for your vehicle. You’ll have a price for tires and be able to order your tires if we don’t already have them in stock. Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood is out to save you time AND money. Right now we have tire price match. Whether  you are in the market for Corvette tires, aggressive tires for your 4x4, snow tires, and more; Marthaler has the lakes area and Alexandria tire price leaders and tire availability. 

How do you check the tread on your current tires? You don’t need any fancy gadgets… grab some pocket change and give this a try:

For safety’s sake, let’s hope your tire tread is better than 2/32nds. This is the point where hydroplaning can affect you. To check if your tire is at 2/32nds, get a penny out. Position the penny so that Abe Lincoln’s head is facing down and set the penny in the grooves between treads. If the tread falls short of reaching the tip of Abe’s head, you had better get some new tires!

Start shopping for tires when they’re at 4/32nds. You will get a good idea on prices and what to expect with the different choices out there. To see if your tire is at 4/32nds, get a quarter out. Position the quarter so that George Washington’s head is facing downward in the grooves between the tread.  If the tread reaches the tip of George’s head, you’re at 4/32nds.

No worries if your tires are at 6/32nds or better. You’ll need a penny again for checking this one. Get your penny out and position it upside down and facing backwards, so that you are looking at the Lincoln memorial (upside down, though!) Set the penny in the groove between the treads and check where the tread reaches up to. Is the tread past the top of the upside down Lincoln memorial? If so, you are at 6/32nds or better.  Keep on riding!

Blackout Edition Silverado at Marthaler Chevrolet

Silverado Blackout Edition is here… get it at the dealership that discounts from the start! In addition to Chevrolet’s incentives, MarthalerChevrolet of Glenwood includes exclusive rebates right at the store. Not hundreds, but THOUSANDS extra OFF MSRP!

Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood has the Alexandria and Lakes area MN best selection of pickups! From exploring the lakes and trails, to hunting, farming and business needs; Marthaler Chevrolet has a pickup that’s right up your alley (or minimum maintenance path).

For both the Silverado and Colorado, Chevrolet has put together some really great special edition packages, and we’d like to let you know about them. If you’re going to get into a new 4x4, you may as well get into one built to reflect your individuality!

So, what exactly is the Blackout Edition? This is a limited availability Silverado that truly stands out from the crowd. You can get the blackout edition only in regular cab or the double cab configurations. You’ll get “Blacked Out” features, including the black bowtie and black 20 inch wheels. You get the freedom to darken this truck further on your own, if you wish. Consider tinted windows, black step bars, black toolbox, black bug deflectors, or other options with our accessories department.

 

Does this pickup sound like it’s got your name all over it??? WELL IT CAN; if you contact our sales team in time to reserve your limited edition Silverado  today. Is the blackout edition interesting to you, but you want more cab space? Check out our blog on the Midnight Edition Silverado Crew Cab. Marthaler Chevrolet is here to serve you and your automotive needs for thousands of miles down the road.