Tires

A Few Tips- What to Watch For

Here are a few pointers to help keep your tires rolling along trouble-free.

Rotate your tires regularly. In fact, your vehicle's manufacturer has specific recommendations for tire rotation- usually every 6,000 miles. Keeping to this schedule will help extend tire life.

Keep your tires properly inflated. Your tires typically lose 1 psi (pound per square inch) each month. That adds up very quickly. And remember, temperature can have a major impact. A drop of 10°F can also cause a 1 psi loss in pressure.

Low tire pressure, in turn, can result in reduced gas mileage and excessive heat build up leading to tire damage.

Check for signs of excessive or uneven tire wear. Uneven wear on the inside or outside could be an indication that other problems are lurking, so make sure your tires are professionally inspected when you come in for service.