Proper Maintenance of Tires
Posted by Doug in Auto at 10:17 am How does one go about maintaining the integrity and the life of their discount tires? This is an important element of overall car maintenance which will not only lead to a safer time on the road but will serve to increase the life span of those tires. It is important especially in extreme temperatures such as a Chicago winter or a Phoenix summer, to check the pressure of the tires once a month.
At the same time one can look over the general tire for any evidence of wear such as punctures, cuts, or nails, as well as keep up on any unusual signs of irregular wear. Should one notice that the wear is not even, it is best to get the tires rotated or to have the front end alignment of the vehicle checked out. It is also important to have the tires properly balanced as this will also affect the wear on the treads. Even if one is not noticing the signs of wear it is a good idea to follow the suggested schedule in the owners manual as to when to regularly have the tires rotated.
It is good to wash the tires with soap, water and a brush with soft bristles and there are many products on the market that will serve to protect the tires from the elements and increase their life span. Other aspects that affect the tread of the tire aside from proper care, are geographic and atmospheric conditions of the region in which one lives, the drivers individual habits when on the road and the compound of the treads. Exact life of a Cooper tire in terms of just mileage is very hard to predict, as these factors make a large deference one each tire. If one’s driving habits include peeling out or speeding, the life of the tire will be severely diminished, that is why it is best to go over the tires each month so that there are no surprises.
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