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Having a tire blowout is a frightening experience, but the good news is there are a number of preventative measures you can take to help you keep your tires safe and in good working order. Tire Pros also offers a number of preventative maintenance services near Roberts WI to help ensure your automobile is operating safely. Part 1 of this series discussed how it’s important to regularly and frequently inspect your tires, something you can do basically anywhere, as well as the importance of getting regular tire rotations. Here are 2 more helpful tips to help you in avoiding a serious tire blowout: 

Check Your Tire Pressure

Checking your tire pressure is an important maintenance task to ensure your tires are safe to be on the road. Tire pressure is measured in pounds per square inch. To check your tire pressure, use a tire pressure gauge to determine all four tires' PSI. You’ll need to temporarily remove the valve stem cap and use the tire pressure gauge on all 4 tires. Generally, the PSI of your vehicle’s tires should be between 30-35 PSI (unless it’s a commercial vehicle), though you can find your car’s recommended PSI within your driver’s door panel or in your owner’s manual. You can also generally find your vehicle’s owner’s manual online. 

Maintaining the right PSI is very important. If your tires are under-inflated, there is increased friction between the tire and the road. Your tires will be at risk of premature wear, defects in the tread, and blowouts. Over-inflation due to higher amounts of air pressure is also a risk because it can distort the shape of the tire, causing the tire to bulge and expedite tread wear. An inadequate PSI within any of your tires is a risk for your vehicle, so it’s important to regularly check your tire pressure to ensure it’s within your vehicle’s recommended PSI.

Check Your Wheel Alignment

Ensuring your wheels are properly aligned is important for vehicle safety. Wheel alignment can be easily checked during a tire rotation. When your tires are aligned properly, your vehicle will be safer to operate, and you’ll find yourself in a smoother ride. In order to keep your vehicle performing as it should be, wheels should be straightened appropriately in order to keep control when driving your vehicle. 

When tires are out of alignment, this is potentially dangerous due to the negative impact it has on steering as well as producing uneven wear on your tires. You also may notice your vehicle pulling to one side or the other. This is a major indicator that you need to get your tires checked. Wheel alignment will expand the lifetime of your tires, can boost vehicle performance, increase the fuel economy, and provide an overall safer ride.

The safety of you, your passengers, and other people on the roads are the most important considerations when you’re driving. Tire blowouts are a major hazard that can be detrimental to that safety, but taking appropriate preventative measures significantly helps reduce that risk. Checking your tire pressure is something you can easily do at home to maintain your automobile’s adequate tire inflation. Getting your wheel alignment checked by automotive service professionals is another way to help you stay safe. Watch for Part 3 of How To Avoid A Tire Blowout for more preventative tips.

Tire Shop Near Roberts WI | Car Tire Services

At Tire Pros & Wheel Experts, our auto repair specialists will check your car and do any car repairs or services that are needed. Contact us if you’re in need of all season tires or snow tires in Roberts WI. Tire Pros & Wheel Experts is proud to be your source of auto repair services and provider of car tires.

       

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