Why Tire Maintenance Is Essential

A vehicle goes nowhere if its tires aren’t up to the task. Despite this, many people neglect tire maintenance, which leads to defects and problems while driving. Tire maintenance requires more than checking the air pressure, although frequent pressure checks help. Here’s why tire maintenance is important.

Prevent Flat Tires

A flat tire can be a major inconvenience and might put your life at risk if it happens along a busy freeway. According to Look Up a Plate, American drivers average five flat tires during their lifetime. Many newer vehicles don’t have a spare or donut tire to temporarily replace a flat one. Maintaining your tires will help prevent inconvenient flats and possibly a costly towing service.

Get the Best Traction and Handling

A set of tires with good tread puts the drive power on the pavement and allows your vehicle to travel down the road. Good tire tread gives you the traction and handling needed to keep your vehicle under control and drive safely under any driving conditions. Whether the road is wet, snowy, or hot from the summer sun, good rubber keeps you motoring along while going about your normal daily routine.

Increase Tire Longevity

Maintenance helps even out tire wear, which is why wheel balance and tire rotation services are very important. Tire rotation moves the front wheel to the back and the back to the front, which helps even out the tire wear. Because the front wheels change direction, the tire on each front wheel undergoes more stress than those on the back. By getting a tire rotation every so often, depending on how frequently you drive, you'll extend the lifespan of your tire set.

Get a Better Return on Investment

Our vehicle experts state that a tire set can cost hundreds of dollars or more. No matter which type of tire you have mounted on all four wheels, you get a better return on your tire investment by maintaining a set and closely inspecting them for any road damage. Most tires just need proper inflation, regular balance and rotation service, and an occasional wheel alignment to deliver the best return on your tire investment.

Whether you need two or four tires mounted to your vehicle, Auto Repairs 4 Less is here to help. You can call or visit our tire shop to learn which types are available for mounting. We look forward to providing you with excellent tire services!