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by: Parker Ashton
Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touches the road when you drive. It only takes a couple of minutes of maintenance each month to keep your tires working at their best.
Incorrect air pressure is the leading cause of tire damage. To avoid tire damage you need to check your tire's air pressure once a month.
The correct tire pressure is listed on the vehicle placard & can be found in the following places:
The air pressure listed on the side of your tire is NOT the correct air pressure for your vehicle. That number is the maximum air pressure for the tire. Remember to check the air in your spare tire.
Don't get stranded or put out costly towing expenses. Check your air pressure on your spare regularly. Note: If you have different rims than came on your vehicle originally, make sure that the bolts on your spare tire are the correct fitting.
Failure to keep your tires properly inflated can increase wear and will have a negative effect on your vehicles handling.
When checking and adjusting tire pressure, the following should be kept in mind:
Take this opportunity to inspect your tires to make sure there is nothing stuck in them or they have no deformities.
To prevent hydroplaning and skidding your tires must have proper tread depth. The minimum tread depth is 1/16th of and inch.
Ask anyone, the easiest way to check your tread depth...the penny test. What is the penny test? Take a penny and place it in the tread of your tire. If part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread your tires have enough tread. If you can see Lincoln's entire head, you should buy a new tire.
You should also check your tire tread for uneven wear. Irregular wear shortens the life of your tires if you think you have uneven wear you should take you vehicle to your tire dealer.
The best way to prevent uneven wear is to have your tires rotated every 6,000 - 8,000 miles or as specified in your vehicle's owner manual.
You should replace your tires with the same type of tires that came on your vehicle original equipment. This includes tire size, type, and speed rating.
For tire questions or help finding the perfect tires for your vehicle, visit us at New England Tire Car Care Centers.
Attleboro, MA
Northborough, MA
Seekonk, MA
Warwick, RI
Mansfield, MA
NEW ENGLAND TIRE Car Care Centers has five convenient locations in Attleboro, Mansfield, Seekonk, and Northborough, MA. and Warwick, RI. We provide the auto repair services you need, such as auto air conditioning repair, brake repair, car batteries, auto cooling system repair, oil changes, suspension repair, wheel alignments and much more. We also offer tire services including tire balancing, tire rotations and flat tire repair, in addition to top tire brands such as Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly and Pirelli. Our locations have over 40 years of experience in the auto repair industry with service and products you can afford and trust. Our ASE certified technicians are waiting to serve you. Schedule an appointment online or visit any of our locations for the best auto repair, tire and wheel services you won’t find anywhere else but at NEW ENGLAND TIRE Car Care Centers.
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