You have probably heard about a variety of services that your tires and wheels need, but are they really necessary? Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros wants you to know that they are and that they can help to extend the life of your car’s tires.
Pay Attention to Changes in Handling
Your car has some clues for you about tire maintenance, if you’re paying attention. Tire problems often manifest in handling issues. You might feel the car pulling in one direction, for instance, or you might feel vibrations or wobbling as your speed increases. Some tire issues are also going to cause noises that you can hear inside the passenger compartment, like whomping or flapping sounds.
Look at Your Tires Regularly
Simply looking at your tires can tell you so much. When you look at your tires regularly, you are better able to notice things like uneven tread wear or issues with the sidewall that could result in a blowout or slow leak. Don’t forget to use a tire tread gauge or even a penny to help you to keep track of tread depth, because that matters a lot in terms of handling.
Check Tire Pressure Instead of Relying on TPMS
Lots of car owners rely on built-in TPMS systems to keep them apprised bout tire pressure. But that isn’t always accurate. Plus, TPMS sensors may not let you know that there’s a problem until the tire pressure falls below a certain level. Something else to know is that the TPMS sensors don’t typically alert you to overinflation, which is something else that you want to avoid.
Schedule Wheel Alignments, Tire Balancing, and Tire Rotations
Several of the tire and wheel services that your car genuinely needs are ones that people tend to forget about. If you can get more proactive about scheduling services like rotations, balancing, and alignments, that helps to protect the life of your tires, but also other systems in the car, like your suspension and steering systems. Not sure how often those are needed? Double check the owner’s manual.
Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros in Seaside, CA can help you to find the right tires for your car and make sure that they last as long as possible for you. Give us a call today and we can set up an appointment to help you to meet all of your tire and wheel maintenance needs.