Check Your Tires Regularly
To ensure your safety and optimum performance from your vehicle and tires, you need to inspect them regularly. Get the tires checked at least once a month. Getting tire pressure checked after driving through snow and road debris is even more important. Also, pay attention to the wear levels on the tread, and the balance.
Check Tire Pressure and Wear Patterns
Tire pressure is a crucial aspect of good tire maintenance. If the tire is under-inflated or over-inflated, the tire will not perform as it has been designed to perform. It will have a negative impact on ride quality, comfort, safety, and tire life. That is why you should ensure that the tires are always inflated to the levels recommended by the manufacturer. Inspect the tire and check if you notice an uneven wear pattern on the tires. If you do, there’s a good chance that the tire pressure is off or the tires need to be balanced.
Check the Tread Depth
The tire tread ensures good traction, thus ensuring safety and performance. That is why you need to check the tire tread regularly. A quick and easy way to do this is the penny test. Insert a penny into the tread. Ensure that you insert it with Lincoln’s head down. If you can see the top of his head after insertion, you need to replace the tires urgently.
Check Rotation, Balance, and Alignment
Every 5,000 miles, you should rotate the tires. There is a recommended pattern to follow, and will maximize performance and tire life. When you get the tires rotated, also get the wheels balanced. It’s quick and easy to do so and will help reduce vibrations and maximize performance. After installation, get the wheels aligned as well, as this will go a long way towards improving ride quality and efficiency.
Use the Right Tires in The Right Season
Studded snow tires are great for winter conditions and will help improve safety when you drive in the snow or on ice. But, if you use these tires in summer, you will lose performance. The tires will degrade as they are not meant to be used in warm weather.