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Helping Your Car Tires Last Longer

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Author: Art Gib

Article:
Anyone who owns a car knows that it requires regular engine
maintenance and chassis care to keep running reliably and
smoothly; but one thing that regular folks sometimes forget is
the tires! I guess you can figure, if it isn’t flat, then it
must be working; then you can just drive and drive until they
wear out. Not a good plan.

Tires can cost anywhere from $135 to $700 each, so it’s in your
best interest to help them last as long as possible. Hondas and
other small mid-priced sedan tires are generally less pricey,
higher end models such as BMWs require tires in the $400 range,
and heavy vehicles such as SUVs and trucks will, naturally need
the most expensive types. Here are some tips for performing
regular tire maintenance and keeping your car on the road for
less.

– In the old days, gas station attendants would not only fill
your car’s fuel tank and check the oil, but they would also
check the tire pressure and make any adjustments if necessary.
Those days are long gone, and it’s up to drivers themselves to
make sure their tires are properly inflated. Since every car is
different, the specifications for tire pressure are highly
individualized: look for yours in the owner’s manual or on the
inside of the front passenger door. Since tire pressure will
change depending on outside air temperature, vehicle cargo
weight and other factors, check and adjust it once a week and
especially before going on any long trips.

– Rotate the tires every six months or so: you can either learn
how to do it yourself, or it is quickly done at a tire shop or
car dealership. Depending on their position under the chassis,
tires wear out differently. Rotating the tires periodically
helps to spread the wear and tear around all four tires more
equally so that one or two are not bearing the brunt. The less
rolling resistance you have, the better your gas mileage, which
is of course a big bonus.

– How’s your wheel alignment? A car that leans to the right all
the time will lead to uneven wear on the tires and it’s also
just plain dangerous. A car that needs to be aligned does not
get as good mileage, lacks in stability, and is a lot more
difficult to handle too.

Keeping tires properly inflated, getting them rotated on a
regular basis, and making sure your car is kept in proper
alignment will help you get a lot more miles out of your tires
and you will have greater peace of mind every time you get
behind the wheel.

About the author:
Phillips Tire Co (http://www.phillipstire.com/) is a national
leader in offering discount name brand automotive tires and
wheels. Art Gib is a freelance writer.






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