The best kind of preventative tires services for your car’s tires is the regular preventative maintenance because that protects your tires from uneven wear and a shorter lifespan. Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros has this advice for you about the most important types of tire maintenance you need to be doing.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is a frustrating thing for many car owners. If your car’s wheels are out of alignment, that makes handling difficult. It also can cause other issues, including tire wear and steering and suspension issues. To avoid that, it’s a good idea to have your alignment checked at least once a year and corrected if it’s found to be out of alignment.
Tire and Wheel Balancing
Balancing your car’s wheels and tires is important when you get new tires, but it’s also important throughout the life of the tires. When a technician balances your wheels, small weights are applied to make the tire rotate properly. Eventually, your wheels will need rebalancing, because tread wears off and other changes affect the balance.
Tire Rotations
The easiest time to get your car’s tires rotated is when you’re already in the shop to get your oil changed. Tire rotation is truly more important than many car owners believe because it helps to preserve tire life. Double check your car’s owner’s manual for information about how and when the manufacturer recommends tire rotations.
Air Pressure Checks
The air pressure in your tires means a lot more than just keeping your tires inflated. Low tire pressure affects tire wear, it affects your gas mileage, and it affects how long your tires are going to last. It’s a good idea for you to check your own air pressure every couple of weeks or so. If you’re relying only on your car’s TPMS indicator, that might not be enough.
Tread Checks
It’s also important to look at the tread on your car’s tires. When you do that regularly, it’s a lot easier to see things like uneven wear and greater wear than you expected to see. It’s also helpful to do the penny test. That’s where you hold a penny upside down facing you so that you can see Abraham Lincoln. If the top of Abe’s head is fully visible, your tread is too low.
Need to catch up on some tire maintenance? Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros in Seaside, CA are here to help. Contact us today and we’ll set up an appointment for you right away.