Keeping your tires in good condition is critical to a reliable and safe ride. Here are some tips on how to know when you need an auto repair shop for your tires.
Look at the Lifespan of the Tires
For one, it helps to know how long your tires are slated to last. When you get your tires put in, ask your tire-repair shop when you should come back in to get the tires checked. Obviously, this number will be longer if you buy new tires rather than used. But nothing is a guarantee; you could still hit a sharp object and have your tire punctured sooner than you thought. This is why it's still important to monitor your tires' condition as well.
Check the Tread and Pressure
Checking tire tread and pressure is something that you can do on your own if you get comfortable with how your tires feel when they are in good condition. When you have new tires in place, press down on them to sense the amount of pressure that's ideal. You can routinely check your tire pressure manually or buy a tire-pressure gauge to help you. Checking the tread can also be simple if you use a ruler to assess the depth of tire tread. Your auto shop can help you understand these important fundamentals.
Watch How Your Car Handles
Sometimes you can just tell that there is something wrong with a tire. If you experience a lot of bumpy driving that is rhythmic and constant, then the issue might be a problem with a tire or rim with each rotation.
Look for Damage
Once a month you could also look for damage to each tire, such as nicks and scrapes on the exterior. Even if these don't go all the way through, they can affect the life of your tires and may need to be patched before the tire blows out. You can check for these visual signs of damage at the same time that you measure your tires' air pressure.
Ask an Auto-Repair Shop
Nothing can replace getting your tires checked regularly. Catching tire issues before you have a tire blowout on the road will save you a lot of hassle plus the costs of towing and emergency tire repair. And of course, investing in quality tires is a big part of safe travel on the road. So make tire inspection part of your yearly auto-repair inspection.
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