Don’t forget about the tires or wheels when it comes to taking care of your car, truck, or utility vehicle. There are things you can do and professional services that can be done to extend the life of your tires. In fact, taking excellent care of your tires and wheels ensures you get the guaranteed mileage out of the set of tires. Clark’s Car Care can help with the professional services listed below. We will also talk about what you can do to guarantee your tires are always in tiptop shape.
Air Pressure Check
You can check the air pressure in each tire regularly to make sure they are always inflated to the recommended PSI. Underinflated or overinflated tires not only wear down the tire tread unevenly but also damage the tires themselves. It’s important that your tires are always inflated properly. Use a tire gauge to check the air in each tire and add air to the tires that need it.
Tire Inspection
While you are checking the air pressure, it’s also a good idea to inspect each tire thoroughly. Look carefully at the tire tread to see if it is wearing down evenly or if you see patches of tread wear. It’s also important to check the sides of the tires to make sure you don’t see any signs of damage such as cracking or bubbling. If anything looks suspicious on any of your tires, bring your vehicle to our shop for a professional inspection. We may be able to repair the tire if it is bad.
Tire Rotation
We would also be happy to rotate your tires when they need it. It’s best to check with the tire manufacturer as well as your vehicle’s manufacturer to see when it is recommended to rotate the tires. Generally, most manufacturers recommend that you rotate the tires every 10,000 miles at a minimum. If you drive a lot, you need to have your tires rotated more frequently.
Wheel Alignment
The wheels should also be aligned to make sure that your suspension heads in a straight direction and less you turn it otherwise. The nice thing about wheel alignments is that they don’t need to be done too often. Rather, most vehicles can go two years between wheel alignments.
Wheel Balance
Finally, you also need to have your wheels balanced regularly to make sure they don’t vibrate and chew up the tire tread. Balancing the wheels when the tires are rotated is a good rule of thumb.
Clark’s Car Care in Naperville, IL, would be happy to help you with the tire and wheel services discussed above. Call our shop today for an appointment.