Tire care and maintenance is an important part of your vehicle’s performance, and showing your tires a little TLC can help extend their life, saving you money in the end. Unsure what proper tire care looks like? Here’s your go-to guide for maintaining your tires.

Ensure Proper Tire Pressure

One of the easiest ways to suitably maintain your tires is ensuring tires are properly inflated, which has a multitude of benefits, including improving handling, maximizing tire tread life, improving overall safety, and increasing fuel efficiency. When your tires are underinflated, it may lead to immoderate heat, decreased braking capabilities, and uneven wear.

Balance Tires When Needed

Tire or wheel balancing is the process of ensuring that weight is evenly distributed between the tire and the wheel, which helps ensure a safe, smooth ride. In general, tires should be balanced every 5,000 to 8,000 miles, but you may notice you need a balance sooner if you notice your steering wheel, floor boards, or seat vibrating when on the highway. 

Rotate Tires Regularly

Another key aspect of tire care is having your tires rotated regularly, which typically means every 5,000 to 7,5000 miles. Regularly rotating your tires helps ensure even wear and helps your tires continue performing at their best. Ultimately, routine tire rotations can significantly extend the life of your tires.

Install New Tires in Sets or Pairs

If replacing one or multiple tires, it’s best to install them in a full set or a pair, as replacing only one tire can cause vehicle instability or create handling issues. If replacing a pair of tires, the new set should be installed at the rear of the vehicle.

Whether you’re in need of some routine tire maintenance or a new set of tires, you can trust Jack John Varcados Shell to provide the best quality service and support. Schedule your service here and be sure to check out our service specials as well!

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