Keeping your tires in good working order and repairing them when they need it is important. The safety of you as well as those around you is dependent on the condition of your vehicle’s tires. If you notice your tires may be wearing differently, or unevenly, it is time to take your vehicle in to have it looked at. Improper wearing of the tires can lead to other and more serious issues down the road. Good tires can also mean reduced costs for you. Properly aligned and balanced tires will provide better gas mileage for your vehicle. Also, tires in good condition can increase your comfort and safety when traveling.
What you may notice
If your tires need repairing, one of the first things you might notice is how your vehicle as a whole, handles. You might feel it pull or sway in one direction or another. As the tires wear differently and unevenly, they will grab the road and force the car in that direction. The tread and traction will be different, and will make your vehicle handle and travel differently as well. You can also notice if the tread on your tire is starting to wear down. Even if it is wearing evenly, just being worn down the gripping will be worse and may even result in the need to replace your tires. You might notice that the air pressure in one or more of your tires continues to decline. There may be a puncture or some sort of object lodged into your tire. Make sure to always inspect the tires for anything that may be causing the air to leak out. If your tires are losing air, make sure to go to your regularly scheduled tune-ups so your tires and vehicle can be inspected. They may also be able to notice other areas in need of attention. Also, pay attention for any strange noises the tires might make while your traveling, like a slapping noise. Strange noises usually indicate an issue, and the vehicle should be looked at as soon as you can get it in.
Your safety is first
With bad tire conditions, comes the risk of endangering your life, and the lives of people around you. If the tread has worn out on your tires, they will not be able to hold their traction as well on the road. This may result in poor handling and a safety concern. If you notice your tire is beginning to bulge in a spot, you should have this looked at immediately as this can lead to your tire blowing out. A bulge is something you want to address immediately to help prevent a blow out and a potentially dangerous situation.
Benefits of good tires
Having good conditioned tires can also benefit you financially. Tires that are properly inflated will be able to roll more smoothly and evenly. This will lead to better gas mileage because the vehicle does not have to use more energy to power the uneven wheels. If you maintain and keep your tires working like new, you can reduce the chance of needing to repair or replace them in the future and enjoy an overall safer driving experience. Do not ignore your tires!