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If you rely on your car to get you from Point A to Point B, it’s critical to take good care of your vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle helps to keep it running without any issue. It’s also important for the longevity of your car; if you take proper care of your vehicle consistently, you’ll get many more miles and years out of your vehicle. Tires are especially important to keep in good condition. They are your car’s point of contact with the road, and if they aren’t in good condition, it could lead to detrimental consequences. Here are 3 tips when it comes to maintaining your tires:

Check for Uneven Tread Wear

The tread on your tires is a very important part of safe driving. There should be ample tread on your tires to promote adequate traction between your vehicle and the road. Without tread, your vehicle cannot accelerate or brake as quickly and is subject to sliding around more on the roadway. If your tires don’t have much (or any) tread, you need new tires immediately. Moreover, if the tread on your tires is uneven, this is also dangerous for you and your vehicle. Uneven tread impacts the handling of your vehicle, and the driver doesn’t have as much control compared to driving with evenly wearing tires. The uneven tread also reduces fuel efficiency and the longevity of your tires. Contact your local tire shop if you notice uneven tread wear on your tires. 

Wash Your Car

Keeping your car clean goes beyond the aesthetic benefits. Sure, it makes your car look great, and that’s a great benefit. Moreover, it helps keep your vehicle free from dirt and debris that can negatively impact your vehicle if it stays there too long. Without getting regular car washes, your vehicle is more subject to rusting out. As we enter the colder months of the year, drivers also have to be mindful of how salt impacts their vehicles. Salt can corrode different parts of your car, so it’s important to get regular washes all year round. Washing your tires helps to prevent corrosion and minimizes the impact that grime, dirt, and other debris will have on your tires and rims. Regularly washing your car will help your vehicle look great, operate safely, and will help your vehicle run for many more miles.

Reduce Road Hazards

There are several potentially dangerous circumstances while driving, as any vehicle operator should be well aware of. Awareness is critical. Driving in construction zones can sometimes lead to punctures from nails or other debris. Getting a flat tire is no fun, but your local auto shop can help you make quick repairs or replacements. However, road hazards go well beyond debris in the road. Dangerous driving patterns like speeding, harsh braking, following too closely, and driving while distracted can all lead to devastating consequences. It’s important to drive safely and follow the law to minimize the damage that could be done to your vehicle, as well as other vehicles, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Regular tire maintenance is a responsible way to reduce road hazards and will help promote safe driving patterns.

Checking your tread for even wear, washing your car, and reducing hazards on the road are all great ways to promote the durability and longevity of your tires. Tire Pros & Wheel Experts offer several auto services near River Falls that will help promote safe driving. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with an auto mechanic. Watch for Part 2 of this blog series for a few more tire maintenance tips.

 

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