2 Important Tire Care Tips

Tires for your car can cost a lot of money. If you are going to hand out the money for good tires, you want to make sure that you are taking care of those tires so they will last as long as possible. There are several things that you can do to make sure that your tires stay in good shape. 

Keep the Air Pressure Steady

If your tires are underfilled, then you are using parts of the tire's surface that aren't designed to be used and the tread will wear unevenly, shortening the life of your tires. If your tires have too much air in them, then you are wearing down the center of the tires more than the side of the tires. To make sure that your tire's air pressure is OK, you should check it at least once a month and before you are going on any long trips, or if your car has a sensor that shows that the air pressure of your tires is wrong. It's easy to check with a tire gauge. You can find one of these tools in just about any store that sells any automotive goods as well as in most gas stations. They are generally inexpensive. 

In order to check the air pressure, you remove the cap on the stem of the tire. Take the tool, put the round part on the stem so that a small amount of air leaves the tire. That will push a stick out of the tire gauge. That stick will be marked with a series of numbers and you will be able to read what the air pressure in your tire is. You should check your car's owners manual to see what PSI your tires should be set at. You can adjust the pressure accordingly to make sure that you have the right number. 

Make Sure You Have Enough Tread

The tread of your tire gives it the grip that will hold onto the road while you are driving. It's very easy to check to make sure that you have enough tread on your tires to really safely drive. Find a penny, turn it so that Honest Abe is upside down. Put his head in the tread. If you can see the top of his head, the tread on your tire is worn and it's time to replace your tires. You may want to check various parts of the tread of the tire, just to make sure that the tread has worn evenly. 

Good tires are an important safety feature of your car. Making sure that you are taking care of them will save you money and keep you safer. For assistance, talk to a professional like Professional Automotive.

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