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3 Tips for Keeping Your Car Tires in Perfect Shape

January 3, 2020 By Gauge Magazine

tire shop When you are driving on the road, you always make sure that your car is in good shape, has enough fuel and the brakes and turn indicators are working properly. You check these things to make sure that when you hit the road, you are driving a safe vehicle and are avoiding any sort of accident. But one thing a lot of people do not pay much attention to is the tire. Tires are one of the most important parts of your car, and if you are not taking care of it properly, you will always be at risk. In this article, I have shared a few tips that will help you take better care of your tires.

Check the Air Pressure Regularly

You need to make sure that the air pressure in your tire is always stable. After a month, the tire can lose a significant amount of air, so it is recommended that you check the air pressure monthly. Do not check the pressure only when you take your car to your mechanic for regular maintenance and oil change. Going that long without checking can put you at risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety stated that most of the car crashes that involve tire malfunction happens because of under-inflated tires. Under-inflated tires can also damage the tire treads and can reduce the lifetime of your tires. So make sure to check the pressure regularly.

Inspect Regularly

Every now and then, when you are getting air filled in the tires or are getting an oil change at the mechanic, you should inspect your tire yourself. Checking them never hurts, especially if you are going on a long trip, it can help you prevent an accident. Check with caution that if the tires are in good shape or not, how are the treads looking and if there is any nail or glass in it. If you find a tear or if the treads are too flat, then you might want to change your tire. You can easily find tire shops near you, all you have to do is search “tires near me” on Google or follow the link and you will get results immediately. Just go to the shop and get it changed, it may take a bit of time and you will have to spend money as well. But you will have a safe trip.

Never Overload Your Vehicle

You should never overload your car for your own safety. If you are having a good time with college friends in the car and you have crammed more people in it, then it can actually fit, then you are damaging your tries health. Driving an overloaded vehicle is dangerous in so many ways. Not only are your tires at the risk of bursting, but your brakes can get damaged too. How much weight your car can handle is listed on it, so make sure that you are not driving it with too many people in it. Also, do not use your car for moving heavy stuff around, always call a mover company for that.

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