#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.

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Popular convention states that you replace your tires every six years, because that’s roughly the amount of time it takes for normal wear and tear on your treads to render a tire far too unsafe to continue using. Ignore anyone who claims 10 years, which used to be the standard. You can’t afford to put yourself at risk like that – your time and money are best spent on replacing your older tires with new ones (remember to always check the DOT number to make sure you’re not actually being sold an old tire) that have been stored under pristine conditions.

However, some individuals need to abandon the six-year rule entirely and have new tires installed on their wheels more often. Subjecting tires to certain factors may hasten their degradation, upping the risk of a serious roof crush, rollover or blowout accident involving injuries or death.

Frequent Drivers

The six-year rule applies only to individuals and families who spend a relatively average amount of time on the road. If you commute long distances to work or school on a regular basis, for example, you’re going to wear out your treads far faster. Speak with a trusted automotive professional for a clearer idea of how your driving patterns may impact your tires. But don’t wait until your state inspection to have them looked at – any time you suspect there may be an issue, take your tires in to see if repairs, rotation or replacements are necessary. Otherwise, you may find yourself stranded during one of your extended drives.

Harsh Environments

It isn’t just new tires stored in exceptionally hot or cold auto repair shops or warehouses that can rapidly age chronologically “new” tires. Living in a less-than-mild climate (like Houston) with extreme heat, extreme cold or a vacillation between the two can have a similar effect. Both UV rays and ozone cause deterioration as well, so parking your car outside the garage increases exposure to other harmful factors.

Rubber dries out over time – even internally, so just because a tire looks fine on the outside, that doesn’t mean it’s inherently safe. When it loses cohesion and structure like that, the chances of a tread separation, blowout or other type of tire failure increase. Once again, an automotive professional will be able to provide insight from a regional perspective.

Signs of Dry Rot

As soon as your tires start displaying symptoms of dry rot, replace them. And make sure the new ones haven’t been stored under poor conditions that may hasten the decomposition, of course.

Signs of dry rot can include:

• Dryness
• Irregularities in the treading
• Cracking
• Discoloration, especially near cracks
• Hardness

Spare tires are also subjected to dry rot, especially if they’re stored outside the vehicle or above the engine. When you change out the four you’ve been driving on, make sure to replace the spare as well. You don’t want to experience a flat or blowout on the freeway, only to repeat the experience because the “new” tire already began dry rotting.

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