How Do You Know When You Need New Tires?
Are you tired of going out to your car each morning and seeing a flat tire? Even with regular tire service, such as wheel alignment, tire balancing, and rotating the tires, tires can only last a certain number of miles before they will need to be replaced. Don’t put yourself or others in danger because you’re driving on bad tires!
How do you know when you need new tires, you ask? Under normal driving conditions and with regular tire service, most tires these days are rated to last up to 50,000 miles. Tire experts recommend replacing tires about every six years, regardless of whether they have been driven 50,000 miles or 50 miles. You should be aware that six years is the time limit for most tire warranties. And remember that if you have tires that have reached the ten-year mark, the rubber has weakened, and driving safety is compromised.
There are also some situations that will shorten the life of your tires, such as neglecting regular tire service, driving consistently over bad roads filled with bumps and potholes, and fast stops and acceleration.
Here are a few tire service tips that will help keep your tires in good condition:
- Maintain the correct air pressure – The right amount of air pressure in the tires will ensure that they are connecting with the road with the least rolling resistance which helps with fuel economy and that the tread wears more evenly.
- Frequent inspections – Look for cuts or slashes in the rubber, excessive tread wear, or uneven tread wear patterns.
- Rotate tires – About every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, have your tires rotated (about every oil change) so that the tread and rubber wear evenly.
- Maintain the proper wheel alignment – All the tires should be going straight in the same direction, indicated by the steering wheel in the proper position.
- Keep the tires balanced – Weights placed on specific points of the tire help even out the weight of the tire, providing a smoother ride.
Wondering how do you know when you need new tires? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Gary’s Quality Automotive for more information about tire service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE, and Doniphan, NE.
Are you tired of going out to your car each morning and seeing a flat tire? Even with regular tire service, such as wheel alignment, tire balancing, and rotating the tires, tires can only last a certain number of miles before they will need to be replaced. Don’t put yourself or others in danger because you’re driving on bad tires!
How do you know when you need new tires, you ask? Under normal driving conditions and with regular tire service, most tires these days are rated to last up to 50,000 miles. Tire experts recommend replacing tires about every six years, regardless of whether they have been driven 50,000 miles or 50 miles. You should be aware that six years is the time limit for most tire warranties. And remember that if you have tires that have reached the ten-year mark, the rubber has weakened, and driving safety is compromised.
There are also some situations that will shorten the life of your tires, such as neglecting regular tire service, driving consistently over bad roads filled with bumps and potholes, and fast stops and acceleration.
Here are a few tire service tips that will help keep your tires in good condition:
- Maintain the correct air pressure – The right amount of air pressure in the tires will ensure that they are connecting with the road with the least rolling resistance which helps with fuel economy and that the tread wears more evenly.
- Frequent inspections – Look for cuts or slashes in the rubber, excessive tread wear, or uneven tread wear patterns.
- Rotate tires – About every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, have your tires rotated (about every oil change) so that the tread and rubber wear evenly.
- Maintain the proper wheel alignment – All the tires should be going straight in the same direction, indicated by the steering wheel in the proper position.
- Keep the tires balanced – Weights placed on specific points of the tire help even out the weight of the tire, providing a smoother ride.
Wondering how do you know when you need new tires? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Gary’s Quality Automotive for more information about tire service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE, and Doniphan, NE.
