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7 Helpful Tips About Tire Maintenance

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Buying good quality tires for your vehicles is key but to make them last, you need a system to check and keep them running most efficiently to avoid mechanical failure in your ride. A good plan looks at both the internal and external factors to ensure that you can handle the distances, not just for sprints but for the long run.

Here is a comprehensive plan that gets the job done with very few tools requires.

Tire Care Made Simple in 7 Ways

Check your tire pressure

The purpose of keeping within the manufacturer’s suggestion on tire pressure is to ensure the best grip and least slip. In any case, it’s to keep you on the asphalt for as long as possible, without fear or sliding when you want to stop.

To keep the pressure in the best range requires:

– The manufacturer’s manual

– A good pressure gauge

– Air pump

After you have gotten the materials, it’s a simple 2 step process:

Step 1 – Compare the tire pressure to the manufacturer’s specifics.

Step 2 – Inflate or deflate your tires to the recommended sweet spot, then enjoy the ride.

Physically check the tires

Before you get in and start driving, walk around the vehicle and check the rubbers from time to time, especially when you’ve gone through dirt, rocks, or rubble. This is no brainier after you pump up or deflate, be thorough, get close, check for cracks, and assess the depth, it only takes a few minutes, but it could save you a lifetime of injuries, especially if you like to drive in the fast lane.

Rotate the tires

You see, the truth is. Wear and tear happen every time you drive. However, most of the damage occurs at the front tires, because it has most of the weight, and that’s where braking occurs typically.

Constant rotation distributes the tear evenly across all fours instead of just the main two, which equals a longer spin time on the tar. How exactly do you rotate your tires? Here are some of the ways below:

For tires of the same size

For front-wheel drive vehicles – Switch the two front tires with the two back tires on the same side, next move the back tires to the front but criss-cross the positions.

Alternatively, you could move the front tires to the back and criss-cross, then move the back tires to the front and criss-cross again.

For rear and four-wheel drive machines, you do the opposite of the FWD, put the back two tires on the corespondent front positions, then as soon as you move the front tires to the back, switch the positions.

A company that offers Brisbane four wheel drive tyres could take care of this for you.

For Directional tires with either the same or different sizes

With same size directional tires, it’s straight forward or backward. Move back tires to the front on the same size and front tires to the back on the same side. For differently sized tires, the switch is horizontal rather than vertical.

For a five wheel rotation, you are making use of the spare tire

On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, you put the spare on the right rear of the vehicle. Then move that right rear tire to the front left, take that front left tire, put it on the rear left, and move that rear left to the vehicle’s front right. Finally, that front right tire becomes your spare again, so you put it in the spare holder.

Make the switch every time you change your oil, or every 3000 to 6000 miles. All you need is a jack and lug tool. You can do this.

Do not overload your vehicle

As mentioned above, weight is a factor for tire’s road life; the more load they bear, the more they wear and tear, so keep it light.

Drive slowly

If you drive fast, it means you’ll be using extra stopping power to come out of corners alive or not to hit the human or animal wandering out of place. When that force acts on your wheel estate, it can erase the depth quicker than usual. This leads to hydroplaning and skidding, but more on that soon.

Prevent dry rotting by driving

Many retailers have tyres for sale that give out as soon as they go on. Why? Dry rotting, because they have not been driven, nothing more, nothing less. Expect the same results when you park the metal for a very long time. A thorough visual review will let you know your standing; often, you can see the cracks on the surface. Slow leaking may be another indication of dry rotting, especially if the tires are brand new.

Check the wear level

You are more likely to fall on a smooth or wet surface by slipping rather than on something more rugged. The same is the case for your tires. You need to be able to climb down to 0 when necessary or as quickly as possible.

Don’t even mention the wet factor. You don’t want to be caught smooth sailing when the tar needs to be gripped in wet conditions. Ensure that your tire depth is within 3/32″ to 5/32″. Once it gets on the low threshold, make the switch immediately, or risk spending some jail time or a hospital visit, whichever one comes first.

To summarize, no house stands on an unstable foundation, which is the same for your vehicle. Following the steps outlined saves you money, time, and keep you out of the cell. This necessary information should be passed on to as many vehicle owners as possible because, most importantly, the right tire maintenance plan can save lives.

Download this free Auto Maintenance Log to track your vehicles.

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