Avoiding Mistakes And Problems With Your Car's Tires

Improperly caring for your vehicle's tires can have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, the tires can be among the easiest parts of the vehicle to overlook until they suffer a major problem or failure.

Avoid Road Damage Whenever It Is Safely Possible To Do So

Individuals will often fail to appreciate the severe damage that road damage can cause to their vehicle. For example, hitting a large pothole can cause the tires to rupture or pop. While it may not always be possible or advisable to avoid these impacts, it can be worth the effort when you can safely do so. In the event that you are unable to avoid these impacts on your tires, the tires should be thoroughly examined as soon as possible to make sure that they are in good condition after the impact. When you notice tears, warping, or other damages from the impact, the tire should be replaced before you attempt to operate the vehicle.

Check The Treads On The Tires Every Few Weeks

Worn treading is the most common tire issue for drivers. While this may not seem like it will be an issue that should command major attention, the treating is responsible for allowing the vehicle to get traction with the road. When the treading wears away, the tires will have far more difficulty with staying on the road or being controlled. The amount of wear that is acceptable to your tire treads will vary based on the type of tire as well as the driving conditions that they can expect. This can be particularly true for specialty tires as they may have worn in unexpected ways. Not surprisingly, most individuals are not able to easily and effectively determine the wear of their tires through visual inspections. Rather, it can be more effective to have them inspect when you take your vehicle for an oil change, tire rotation or balancing work.

Appreciate The Hazards Of Underinflated Tires

A tire that is underinflated can be a surprisingly important safety and performance risk for the vehicle. Individuals will often make the mistake of assuming that they will not need to check their tires after inflating them unless they appear to be visibly low. Unfortunately, the air pressure in your tires can vary based on the temperature. This can result in an otherwise properly inflated tire becoming underinflated when there are particularly cold temperatures. Being aware of this reality will allow you to avoid these temperature changes forcing you to drive on unsafe tires.

For more information about tires for your vehicle, contact a tire center near you.