The mileage guarantee that comes with a new set of tires is dependent upon how well you take care of them. If you ignore crucial tire maintenance, you won’t get the miles out of the set of tires that you just purchased. New Castle Auto Repair lists crucial tire services below that not only protect your tires but also help you make sure you get all of the miles out of them you were promised.
Air Check
It’s a good idea to check the air in your tires every two weeks to once a month. One way to remember this is to do it every other time you fill your car with gas. Always make sure that your tires are inflated to the recommended psi. If they need air, only add air to that recommendation. Never overinflate or underinflate your tires.
Tire Inspection
It’s also a good idea to inspect your tires once a month. Park in the sunlight and check each tire to see if the tread is wearing down evenly or unevenly. Look for patches of tread wear and problems on the sides of the tires such as cracks or bubbling. You can also check your tire tread depth with a gauge that you can purchase at the auto parts store.
Tire Rotation
Have your tires rotated every 6,000 miles to ensure that the tread wears down evenly. Failing to rotate the tires is the number one cause of uneven tread wear aside from the wrong air pressure. You can remember to get your tires rotated easily if you have it done every other oil change, provided you get your oil changed every 3,000 miles.
Wheel Balance
The wheels should be balanced after the tires are rotated. Wheel balance is important because it distributes the weight of the wheels across the axles evenly. Wheels that are out of balance will wobble and make noise as you increase speed. You should also have your wheels balanced when you put a new set of tires on your car, truck, or utility vehicle.
Wheel Alignment
Finally, the wheels don’t need to be aligned often unless you knock them out of alignment. Generally, you can have your wheels realigned every two years or when you get a new set of tires. This being said, if you knock them out of alignment by hitting a curb or flying through a pothole, you may need to have the wheels realigned before the two years are up.
New Castle Auto Repair in New Castle, PA, is a tire expert. If you’d like, we’d be happy to inspect your tires to see if they need any of the services listed above.