We all hate buying tires. They tend to be expensive and most people just assume all tires are the same so just put something round and black on the car, fill it with air and move on. This couldn't be further from the reality of the importance of tires, but that's not what this post is about.
If you don't like spending money on tires, then it's best to make the ones you have last as long as possible. Here are a couple ways to make that happen.
- Check your tire pressure every 3,000 miles to keep your vehicle driving smoothly and evenly. This also helps promote propper wear and as a side benefit, your vehicle will use gas more efficiently.
- Tires should be inflated when COOL to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard or in your vehicle's owner's manual, NOT the maximum limit stamped on a tire sidewall.
- Rotate your tires every 6,000—8,000 miles to help equalize treadwear.
- Get your wheel alignment checked as specified in your vehicle's owner's manual, or as soon as you feel the wheel "pull" to one side or the other. Also, pay special attention to this after you run off the shoulder of the road or hit something hard like a pothole.
- Visually check your tires for irregularities in treadwear as these could indicate problems with alignment, inflation or an internal tire failure like tread seperation.
If your not sure about any of these or would feel more comfortable if a professional took a look, stop in at Ian Stowell's Tire and Battery any time Monday through Satuday between 9am and 5pm and we will be glad to check your tire presssure and inspect your tires at no charge.
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