Have you ever wondered if you’re taking good enough care of your vehicle’s tires? You know you need to rotate them and, sometimes, you knock the wheels out of alignment, so that needs to be fixed, but what else? Boulevard Auto Repair is a full-service auto shop, which means we can help you with your tires, too, so let’s talk about vehicle tire care and everything you need to know.
Look at Your Tires Regularly
One of the best ways to know what is happening with your tires is to look at them yourself on a regular basis. Walk around your car at least twice a month and look at your tire treads and the sidewalls of your tires. You’re looking for anything that doesn’t look right or looks too different from the last time you inspected your tires. Bulges and cracks are bad news, as is uneven wear across the tread of the tire.
Check Your Tire Pressure
Get in the habit of checking your tire pressure regularly, too. Most newer vehicles have a TPMS system installed that alerts you if your tires are low, but that’s not always the most accurate way to approach tire pressure. It helps if you have your own tire gauge that you keep in your glove box. Make sure that the tires are cold when you check the pressure and add air only to the proper psi when necessary.
Tire Rotation Is a Necessary Service
Speaking of necessary, lots of drivers avoid getting their tires rotated because it’s just one more service that takes time out of their days; it’s a service that you really shouldn’t ignore, however. When you get your tires rotated every 6,000 miles, you make up for the differences each tire faces as you drive. You ensure that they wear down evenly, which keeps you from having to replace one tire at a time.
Get an Alignment When You Get New Tires
When it is time for new tires, make sure that you get an alignment done at the same time. This, along with balancing the tires, gives your new tires the best possible start as they head out on the road with you and your car. An alignment ensures that each wheel is pointing straight ahead properly at the right angles. Your car will handle better and you’ll extend the life of your tires with balancing and alignment.
Tire care is something we can help with here at Boulevard Auto Repair in Sherman Oaks, CA, so give us a call today.
