Skip to main content

Make Sure Your Tires are Maintained

Tire Maintenance

After spending all that time researching and negotiating for that perfect vehicle, there comes the time for regular maintenance to keep it in tip-top performance. One thing most of us overlook is the tires. Rotating your tires as part of your regularly scheduled vehicle maintenance can have several benefits. It can improve gas mileage, provide a smoother ride, and prolong your vehicle’s suspension components. Checking the air pressure once a month can improve the wear on the tires as well and can reduce the potential for a blowout or flat.

Here are a few guidelines to follow to help prolong the life of your tires and to maintain a better fuel economy in your vehicle provided by J.D. Power.

Check Your Tire Pressure

To check tire pressure, use an air pressure gauge. These inexpensive items are available at auto parts stores, gas stations, or in the automotive section of department stores.
You should consult your owner's manual or the label inside the driver's door jamb to find out what the recommended air pressure is for your vehicle. Use the gauge to check the pressure several times until the proper psi reading is reached.

Perform a Simple Tire Inspection

In addition to checking your air pressure, look for signs of tire wear, such as cracks in the sidewall, or foreign objects embedded in the tire like nails or screws. Check the tread depth using a simple "penny" test. I know a few of you have heard of this, but basically, you take a penny and place it with President Lincoln's hair downward between the grooves of the tread at the top of the tire. As long as part of his head is obscured by the tread, you have the legal amount of tread remaining on your tires.

Signs of Tire Problems

Although there is no replacement for using a tire gauge to check the inflation levels, there are a couple of signs that your vehicle tires may be improperly inflated. When driving down a straight, level road, check to see if the car pulls to one side or the other. If the center section of the tread is smooth, your tires may be over-inflated. Likewise, if the outside sections or edges of the tire tread are worn or rounded, your tires may be under-inflated. Also, listen for any squealing sounds when turning a corner at normal speeds. While these things can be symptoms of other problems, they are frequently signs of improperly inflated tires.

Williams Group Auto

Proper tire care can save you money and prevent blowout and accidents. Keeping up with tire maintenance does not have to be complicated. If you are unsure of what you are doing or looking for, do not hesitate to take it to a professional for help. Our staff at Williams Group Auto want everyone to have some sort of knowledge of proper tire care and maintenance.

Be sure to stop by Williams Group Auto for your next purchase of a used car in Abilene. You can also visit us at www.williamsgroupauto.com for a view of all of our inventory.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Interesting and Random Facts About Cars

Interesting and Random Facts About Cars We can all agree that the world is a big place. It’s not surprising that there would be unexpected facts about everything from pencils, to history, to science, and everything in between. Some fun facts to know would be about cars. These facts might not make you a millionaire, but they might help you win an argument or make you look good in front of that one girl at the bar. GearHeads have come up with a list of random facts about cars that will possibly educate you and amuse guest at a party. Here Are a Few to Get You Started The most stolen car in the United States is the Honda Accord. One of the ugliest vehicles ever made, the AMC Gremlin, pioneered the style that is now commonly seen in SUV’s – sloped side-window and high hood. The car was only manufactured for eight years (1970-1978) and numbered 671,475 units. The RRP was $1,879.00USD when it was first released, which these days would be over $11,000 USD. In the past 50 ye...
Post a Comment
Read more

Do You Prefer a Ford or Chevy?

Do You Prefer a Ford or Chevy? This is the age-old question. Ford or Chevy? Ford lovers wouldn’t be caught dead driving a Chevy, and Chevy lovers wouldn’t be caught dead driving a Ford. Fortunately, this type of mindset is falling by the wayside as the new millennial generation is growing. Many of them do not share the rivalry that their fathers and grandfathers shared between these two makes of pickup trucks. This has a lot to do with the fact that there are many other popular makes and models of pickup trucks such as Dodge, Nissan, and Toyota. People have more options now than they did 30 to 40 years ago. This is a good thing because it breaks people from those ingrained stereotypes. So, if you are looking for a great, reliable, but still luxurious truck, look no further. We have the perfect one for you. We Have the Perfect Ford for You If you are looking for a truck with a lot of power and towing capacity but don’t want to skimp on comfortability, this 2017 Ford F-250 SD La...
Post a Comment
Read more

How Movies Portrayed Car Salesmen

How Movies Portrayed Car Salesmen Since the 80s and through the 90s, movies involving car dealerships shined a negative light on car salesmen and painted a stereotypical picture. These comedic characters came off as shady, sleazy, pushy, and willing to do anything to make the sale. The News Wheel has listed the Top 5 Worst Car Salesmen from Movies and they're some pretty bad ones. Here are my three favorites from the list. Rudy Russo from the 1980 film Used Cars . A young Kurt Russell portrays Rudy Russo, a state Senate hopeful. In order to get a $10,000 campaign investment from used car lot owner Luke Fuchs, Rudy must help him sell some cars to keep his business up and running. While doing so, Rudy uses standard stereotypical used car salesmen techniques like cheesy commercials, fast-talking, and pressure selling. He even baits a customer from a competing lot by using a $10 bill on a fishing line to get the man to cross the street. Joey O’Brien from Cadillac Man . The ...
Post a Comment
Read more