Even though vehicles nowadays are built to run almost trouble-free, keeping a close eye on your tires is still a must. A damaged tire, or one that’s under- or overinflated can cost you money and put you and your family in danger. Our friendly, expertly trained mechanics at Al's One Stop Auto want our customers to be proactive to prevent the potential hazards caused by faulty tires.
- Underinflated tires filled with less than the recommended amount of air pressure can increase the car’s rolling resistance, making it work harder and reducing the fuel efficiency. It also causes premature wear and tear and reduces handling and stability.
- Overinflated tires give the vehicle a tougher ride, provide less traction and increase the risk of blowouts.
- Worn-out treads lead to reduced braking distance, increase the risk of hydroplaning in wet weather conditions, and generate more noise, to boot!
Here’s some gripping advice:
- Inspect your vehicle’s tires monthly, looking for uneven wear, cuts, bulges, or debris embedded in the tread.
- Each tire has tread wear indicator bars, which are small, raised rubber bars located within the grooves of the tires between the tread markings. These bars are placed all around the tire at different points to measure how evenly your tread is wearing.
- Check the air pressure monthly and inflate if needed - and don’t forget about the spare tire!
- The recommended tire pressure is listed in your owner’s manual and on the driver’s side door jamb.
- Have your tires professionally rotated and aligned by our trained technicians during your regularly scheduled servicing.
At Al's One Stop Auto, our expert mechanics give every vehicle a bumper-to-bumper checkup during each regular servicing, including oil, lubrication, tires, wiper blades, fluids, hoses, filters, headlights - in short, anything that can make your driving experience less than a breeze! Drive in today, and we will make sure you drive out with peace of mind! Please schedule your appointment today.
