Car tires gradually wear down and need replacement. Modern tires are engineered to a high standard and have metal and composite reinforcement to increase their strength and durability. Despite this, they can still become worn and damaged. Unnecessary wear can result in the expense of more frequent tire replacements. When you’re driving in Frederick, MD, we’d like you to have some tips on ways to help reduce tire damage.
Regular Tire Rotations
Each tire position on your car produces a different wear pattern on a tire. Your drivetrain also influences this wear pattern, as FWD, RWD, and AWD tires all produce different levels of wear. Rotating your tires is a way to reduce their wear by moving them from positions of high wear to positions of less wear. This process helps to enable each of your tires to wear down at roughly the same speed.
Tires that are rotated will continue to wear in the same positions. This focused abrasion can cause smooth spots on the tread, which reduces your tire’s grip. The worn tread sections increase your braking distance and can be more dangerous in wet or snowy conditions. In addition, the frequently worn sections of your tires are more prone to leaks or even blowouts. When we rotate your tires, we remove most of these problems.
Check Tire Pressure
Your tires have a recommended pressure, and this can vary between the front and rear tires. Generally, rear tires will have a higher pressure as they carry more weight. The correct tire pressure for your car is listed in your service manual. The manual may also give maximum tire pressure for the tires. The recommended tire pressure is different from the pressure listed on your tires. The pressure marked on your tires is the maximum pressure the tires can bear.
Under-inflated tires have increased risks of wear. The lower pressure produces a larger surface area as a tire flattens out on the surface. An under-inflated tire is far more likely to develop a leak. Over-inflated tires, in contrast, have a greater potential for blowouts. Air in the tires heats up as you drive, and the increased quantity of hot air can cause a tire to blow.
Regular Wheel Alignment
Correct wheel alignment maximizes tire contact with the surface and ensures that your car travels straight and won’t pull to either side. Over time, a tire’s alignment can change subtlety due to tread wear, or even lightly striking a curb when you park. Incorrect alignment increases pressure on sections of your tires, which increases wear.
We can correctly align your tires using our computerized alignment system. When your tires are perfectly aligned, wear and tear is reduced.
Schedule with Us for Routine Tire Service in Frederick, MD
Reducing wear on your tires increases their service life. Call our service department today at DARCARS Toyota of Frederick.
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