The tires are one of your vehicle’s most important safety features. They support the weight of your vehicle, absorb impact, and navigate all sorts of weather conditions. Taking advantage of the tire maintenance services provided by your local Ford dealer can extend the lifespan of your tires, saving you the expense of frequent replacements and keeping you safe on the road.
Monitor Tire Pressure
Maintaining the proper tire pressure is a quick, easy way of extending the life of your tires. Tires that are properly inflated wear more evenly and are better able to navigate inclement conditions. But tire pressure fluctuates with outside temperature levels and with use, so your pressure levels need frequent monitoring. We can check your tire pressure when your vehicle is in for service, and some drivers also make a habit of routinely checking it themselves.
Rotate the Tires
Rotating the tires on the vehicle is another easy way of ensuring that they’re wearing evenly. Tires wear differently depending on their position on the car and whether the vehicle is front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. Periodically changing the position of the tires on the vehicle evens out the differences in the wear rate. The tires on a vehicle are often rotated during a routine oil change.
Balance Your Tires
The wheels on your vehicle are lined with evenly distributed weights, but those weights can shift over time, leaving your wheels off-balance. Unbalanced tires lead to a rougher ride and can experience more tread wear. Balancing your tires is a fast, easy maintenance that our service department can perform for you.
Keep Your Tires Aligned
The tires on your vehicle should be aligned so that they are parallel to each other and also square with the road. Hitting a pothole, bumping a curb, or striking a barrier can all nudge your tires out of alignment, and misaligned tires tend to wear unevenly. If your steering wheel vibrates or your vehicle drifts to the right or left while in operation, your tires may be out of alignment.
Drive Smoothly
Your driving habits also influence how your tires wear. Dramatic acceleration and braking and other aggressive driving behaviors contribute to increased tire wear. Accelerating slowly and gradually reducing your speed before stomping on the brakes are safe driving behaviors that can also extend the life of your tires.
Careful maintenance and conscientious driving can extend the life of your tires while also increasing your safety and comfort on the road. When you’re ready to schedule your next tire service, give us a call at Interstate Ford.
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