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Make sure you pay attention to what your vehicle needs as the winter months subside. Your tires are impacted by cold weather, and during the spring it’s incredibly important to inspect your tires, and vehicle, to make sure it’s safe to operate. Here are some tire maintenance recommendations to consider as we move into spring:

Visually Inspect Your Tires

After the snow is melted and spring arrives, it is a good idea to do a general check on your tires. If you see any damage on your tires, such as cracks in the tire, bulging areas, or blisters, you might bring it to a tire repair shop to be fixed. These abrasions also might be indicators that your tires need to be replaced. Always consider that if the tread on your tires is excessively worn out or uneven, driving your vehicle can be very dangerous due to the lack of traction. 

Get Your Tires Rotated

Tire rotation means periodically and routinely changing the position of where the tires are on your vehicle. Rotating your tires is important for safe use over extended periods of time. Without tire rotation, your vehicle will begin to pull due to the uneven weight distribution and pressure loss within the tires. Tires will also eventually lose tread and traction, and eventually pose a risk of flats and blowouts. Get your tires rotated regularly to ensure you remain in control of your vehicle.

Fill Up Your Tires 

The right amount of air pressure in your tires is important for a safe and functioning vehicle. To check your tire pressure, use a tire gauge to check the PSI (pounds per square inch) of your tires. Your car’s recommended PSI will be on your driver’s side door panel, as well as in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. If your tire pressure is significantly below the recommended amount, the TPMS service light may turn on, indicating low tire pressure. Fill your tires as soon as possible, because it’s very challenging to determine at what rate air is leaving your tires.

Check Your Wheel Alignment

After a season of winter driving, you may want to have your wheel alignment checked. Your wheel alignment should be checked approximately every other time you get your tires rotated. Wheel alignment helps your vehicle operate without pulling to either side and reduces the amount of wear on your tires. Check out these wheel alignment tips for more information.

Wash Your Tires

Frequent car washes are important for any vehicle. Don’t forget to pay attention to the only part of your vehicle that touches the ground--your tires. Salt and other winter debris should be thoroughly washed off of your tires and rims/hubcaps in the springtime, as well as the rest of your vehicle’s exterior to prevent rust and other damage.

Ask: Is It Time To Get New Tires?

If the tread on your tires has depleted, your vehicle is unsafe to drive. Ensure your tread is sufficient so that your tires aren’t at risk for blowouts or hydroplaning. If your tire isn’t holding air pressure, it’s a good indicator that you need new tires. For more information, check out these car care guidelines or contact Tire Pros.

Tire Shop Near Stillwater MN | 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 Stillwater MN. Tire Pros & Wheel Experts is proud to be your source of Stillwater MN auto repair services and provider of Stillwater car tires.

       

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