Tire safety is literally what the rest of your car rides on, so it’s important to know how to keep your car’s tires in the best possible condition for as long as you can. These tips from Interstate Automotive can dramatically improve the life of your tires.
Check Your Tread Depth Regularly
Tread depth is very important because if your tires don’t have enough tread, you’re going to run into bigger issues controlling the car, especially in poor weather. Once tire tread starts to get lower than 4/32” remaining, it’s time to start seriously thinking about shopping for new tires. You can get away with tread as low as 2/32”, but you may start to see handling issues before that point, especially in rain, ice, and snow.
Look at Whether the Tread Is Wearing Evenly
Beyond just tread depth, it’s really important to also notice whether the tread seems to be wearing evenly or not. Uneven tread wear is an indication that there might be something going wrong in the suspension system or with the tire itself. There could be other contributing factors, but the important thing to remember is that uneven tread wear is not going to correct itself.
Also Check Tire Inflation
Tire inflation is far more important than most car owners realize, in many ways. Having too little air in the tires can lead very quickly to tire failure, and that’s something you definitely want to avoid. The best way to make sure your tires have the right tire pressure is to check the pressure yourself. TPMS only gives you information about pressure after you’ve lost a significant amount of air in the affected tire.
Tire Safety Protects Your Car’s Engine, Too
So many car owners don’t understand that tire safety and tire issues affect engine performance and even longevity. When your car’s tires are consistently under-inflated, that’s making the engine work harder, which leads to lower fuel mileage and increased engine wear and tear. You’re also reducing the lifespan of your tires, which over time is going to cost you a lot of extra money.
Want to make sure that your tires are doing as well as you hope that they are? Give us a call today at Interstate Automotive in Eau Claire, WI. We’ll be happy to inspect your tires and let you know what you need to know about how they’re doing. We can also help you to stick to a tire maintenance schedule that works for you.