Tires must be inspected quite regularly if they are to perform well over a long period of time as wear and tear should be addressed head-on at the first sign to avoid having to replace new tires. A physical inspection takes only minutes and those who go on long drives and road trips should especially take a closer look at the tires and notice any bulging areas, cracks, and objects that may have pierced the tires. This is because nails, pieces of glass and stones often puncture the sidewalls of tires.