It’s really easy to forget about your tires until something happens to them and it reminds you that they’re an important piece of the puzzle that is your car. Interstate Automotive has some tips to help you recognize when your car’s tires are crying out for help.
Your Car Isn’t Handling Well
Vibrations, shake, pulling, and other signs of poor handling are signals from your car that you can’t continue to ignore. Handling problems only get worse instead of better. They’re your car letting you know that you have something going on that you need to get resolved. In terms of your car’s tires, there can be any number of issues.
You’re Putting Air in the Tires Constantly
Some tire issues, like a slow leak or problems with the valve stem, might make it difficult for the tires to retain air. For you, that might look like putting air in the tires every other day or so. That’s way too often to be adding air to tires, so it’s important to look more closely at what’s causing that to happen.
The Tires Don’t Look So Good
When you look at the tires, they shouldn’t look weathered, cracked, or beaten up. But over time, tires do really take a lot of abuse. As they get older, they just have a much more difficult time keeping up with the demands of daily driving. The looks themselves aren’t the problem. It’s more what that says about how well the tires are holding up.
You Know that the Tires Are Old
If you know the exact age of your car’s tires, you might be able to tell that you really need to consider getting new ones. Most tires are good for around five years or so, depending on wear. If your tires are older than that, you’ve likely been driving around on borrowed time. That’s especially true if you’re starting to experience some of these other issues and realize that your tires are getting up there in terms of how old they are.
Interstate Automotive in Eau Claire, WI can help you with all of your tire needs. Give us a call today and we can set up an appointment to inspect your tires. We can also help you to stay on track with all of your tire and wheel maintenance needs, like wheel alignments, tire rotation, and balancing. All of these services help to protect your tires and extend their life.