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November 12, 2020

DIY Tips to Maintain Your Tires

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Reaching your destination safely is extremely important. For this, one of the things you need to ensure is that your car tires (including the spare) are in great condition. While it is a good idea to get your vehicle serviced from time to time and have a professional check out the condition of your car’s tires, here are a few things you can do to ensure you and your car are ready and safe to hit the road.

Tire Pressure

 Ensure that you check the pressure of all the tires a minimum of once a month. If you can, buy a good quality tire gauge or make monthly visits to the air pump. Remember that gas prices usually rise during summer months as soon as the road-trip season begins, so checking the tire pressure frequently can save you a good amount of money at the pump.

Tread Depth

 Monitor the tread of all the tires during the monthly pressure check. Proper tread depth is important for the tires to maintain contact with the road surface. Most tires have tread wear indicators that are built into the tires – these are raised sections that run between the tread. If you notice that the tread is at the same level as the tread indicator, it’s time to change your tires.

Rotate

 Get your tires rotated as frequently as is mentioned in your owner’s manual. Also, ensure that the proper pattern of rotation is followed – you should be able to find this in the manual. Ideally, you’ll need to rotate your tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles, but you may have to do it earlier if uneven wear appears. It’s best if you get your tires rotated when you change your oil. Don’t skip this since it will reduce the chances of irregular wear, and help the tires last a lot longer.

Replace

 In order to maintain vehicle performance and safety, you need a fresh set of tires sometimes. When age, damage, or wear to the tires endanger safe driving, you’ll need to immediately replace your tires. There is really no standard lifespan for tires, which is why you need to do what you can to maintain your tires, and have them checked by a professional from time to time.