Keeping The Tires On Your Car In The Best Condition Possible

Posted on: 29 October 2018

Keeping the tires on your vehicle in good shape is essential. Proper tire maintenance will extend their life and improve the way they look on your car. Taking the time to care for the tires is not tricky, and you can incorporate it into your regular car maintenance to save some time. 

Keep Your Tires Clean

When you wash your car, cleaning the tires with some rubber cleaner will make the tires look good, and most of the tire cleaners on the market have protectant in them that help to protect the rubber. Tires that are sitting can dry rot and crack on the sidewalls, but if they are treated regularly, the rubber will last much longer. Even on cars that are not sitting, the rubber can crack if it is not cared for. You can also apply a spray-on protectant between washes if you do not wash your car very often. 

Inspect Your Tires Regularly

Inspecting the tires on a regular basis is the best way to find problems with the tires. A damaged tire is not always flat. Sometimes, it can be a cut in a sidewall that doesn't go far enough into the rubber to leak air, or a broken belt that you feel. Damage to the tire may not be easy to see, so look carefully to be sure you are not missing something. Look for tires that have bubbles or deformities in them, cords that are showing through the rubber, or odd wear patterns on the tires.

Rotate Your Tires Regularly

Every time you change the oil in your car, rotate the tires as well. Rotating the tires will keep the wear on the tires even, and can help extend the life of the tires. If the car has any problems with the alignment, the wear on the tire can often be an indicator. By rotating the front and rear tires around the vehicle, you can minimize the wear. The tech will inspect the tires while rotating them, so if you miss something, they may find it for you. 

Check The Tire Pressure 

The air pressure in the tires will affect the way a tire wears, so it is essential to check it regularly. The pressure should be within a couple of PSI of the air pressure that the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle. The pressure is different from one vehicle to another, so check on the inside of the driver's door for the tire size and pressure recommended for your car. 

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