Do you know which part of your car is the most important component to check? It's your tires! Those rings of rubber around your wheels are the only parts of your car that touch the ground, which means they have a unique role when it comes to your car's safety. Your tires are responsible for gaining the traction your car needs to move and slow down, which means that your car's other performance and safety features can't do their jobs properly if your tires are in poor shape. Fortunately, we have a few tire maintenance tips to help you keep your tires in tip-top shape.
Tire Maintenance Tips
Here at our service center, we offer a variety of tire services to help you get more out of your tires. Here are a few common routine maintenance items that can help you improve your tires' longevity:
Tire Pressure
Be sure to check the air pressure in your tires regularly. Pressure levels can fluctuate with the weather, so it's a good idea to make sure that your tires have the right amount of air. Too much or too little air can cause excessive tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Rotating your tires involves changing their position on your vehicle. This usually entails swapping the front tires with the rear tires. Regular tire rotations help your tires wear evenly, which can improve your car's handling and your tires' longevity.
Wheel Alignment
If your wheels are out of alignment, you might notice excessive wear on your tires in unusual patterns. Regular wheel alignment checks can alert you to alignment issues before they reveal themselves buy ruining your tires.
How to Tell When Your Tires Need Service
If you find damage, unusual wear patterns, or excessive wear on your tires, our team of professional Mopar technicians can help. We recommend scheduling a tire check every six months or so to make sure that your tires are in good shape. Feel free to give us a call today if you have any questions!