If you’re like me, you’re tired of changing tires. I know that you have already heard so much about how a change in your driving habits will increase your miles per gallon or MPG, that you think you invented that piece of advice. Have you ever thought about your miles per tire ratio? There are a few things that you can do to help your tires last longer and keep more money in your pocket. We will discuss what these things are and why it is important to know about them.
Tip #1:
Keep your tires properly inflated at all times. Each vehicle has a sticker in the driver’s side door jamb that tells you what size tires and how much pressure should be in each one of those tires. This information is there for good reason. The manufacturer of the vehicle specifically designed the suspension system to react properly at those certain tire pressures. If you look at this sticker, you will see that there are usually different specifications between the front tires and be back tires, as far as air pressure is concerned. This is because of the way the weight of the vehicle transfers as it travels along the road.
Keep your tires properly inflated at all times. Each vehicle has a sticker in the driver’s side door jamb that tells you what size tires and how much pressure should be in each one of those tires. This information is there for good reason. The manufacturer of the vehicle specifically designed the suspension system to react properly at those certain tire pressures. If you look at this sticker, you will see that there are usually different specifications between the front tires and be back tires, as far as air pressure is concerned. This is because of the way the weight of the vehicle transfers as it travels along the road.
Tip #2:
Keep your wheels properly or aligned and balanced. This one is common sense. If your wheels are not pointing straight when you drive down the road, then they are going to get destroyed in short order. Also, if your suspension system is not in good shape, then the tires will take one heck of a beating. The most important part of your suspension system that you should take care of is the shocks/struts. The shocks on your car are what actually hold the tire to the ground, and keep your ride a smooth one. Without the shocks the vehicle will continually bounce all the way down the road every where it goes, shaking you and your hot coffee right along with it.
Keep your wheels properly or aligned and balanced. This one is common sense. If your wheels are not pointing straight when you drive down the road, then they are going to get destroyed in short order. Also, if your suspension system is not in good shape, then the tires will take one heck of a beating. The most important part of your suspension system that you should take care of is the shocks/struts. The shocks on your car are what actually hold the tire to the ground, and keep your ride a smooth one. Without the shocks the vehicle will continually bounce all the way down the road every where it goes, shaking you and your hot coffee right along with it.
Tip #3:
Turn the steering wheel only while the vehicle is moving. This one is also fairly straightforward. If you sit there are turning your wheel from side to side while the vehicle is sitting in one spot and not moving, then the rubber will rub off of the tire and caused flat spots. These flat spots will damage the shocks which will damage your tires which will throw the car out of alignment. Yes, something so simple can be the root cause of your car’s tire eating habits.
Turn the steering wheel only while the vehicle is moving. This one is also fairly straightforward. If you sit there are turning your wheel from side to side while the vehicle is sitting in one spot and not moving, then the rubber will rub off of the tire and caused flat spots. These flat spots will damage the shocks which will damage your tires which will throw the car out of alignment. Yes, something so simple can be the root cause of your car’s tire eating habits.
I hope this article has informed you on how to keep your tires lasting longer on your car shooting get the most miles out of them that you possibly can. Happy driving, and stay safe!
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