The tires on your car are delicate objects that slowly wear away as you drive. You have every right to trust in your tires, but there are new studies coming out that put a time limit on your tires. Proper care and maintenance of your tires depends on this new information in combination with proper tire care tips for years past.
#1: Tire Rotation
Tire rotation is the simplest method of tire car. You must ask a mechanic to rotate your tires every time you go in for a service. The tires will wear evenly, and you will prevent deep scars from forming in the tires as you drive. A mechanic has the opportunity to inspect your tires when you come in for a service, and you will learn how much tread is left on your tires during the service.
#2: Tire Inflation
Your tires must be properly inflated as you drive. Tires that are not correctly inflated will wear down in places that are not safe for your car. A tire that has deflated will wear along the edges where the tire may burst once it is inflated properly. You can see these scars on the side of the tire after it has been inflated, and you must change your tires when you notice these scars.
#3: Tire Age
Tire wear was once the only measure of the safety of your tires. A mechanic can check the tire tread with a coin, and they will report the wear on the tires to you. The percentage of tread left on the tires is a good indicator of how much longer you can drive on the tires. A shift has happened in the industry as tire age has been become so important. Tire age should be a concern for you as you drive. Any tire that is more than six years old should be removed and replaced immediately. There is statistical evidence showing that tires more than six years old are more likely to burst while you are on the road. Tire failure on the road is one of the most dangerous things that can happen to your car, and you’re putting other drivers in danger when you drive with old tires. Take this information to heart as you care for your car. Your tires must be rotated often and replaced once they reach the six-year mark. Your car will perform better with proper tires that have been looked after carefully and your risk of you or your family being seriously injured or killed due to a defective tire will be reduced.
