While you’re on the road, the condition of your tires impacts almost every aspect of your driving experience, from handling to fuel efficiency. If you neglect to maintain your tires, you’re hindering your driving pleasure, shortening the lifespan of your tires, and also increasing your risk of blowouts and skids. With all this in mind, here’s a complete guide to car tire maintenance. You can have all the necessary services promptly carried out at your local Ford dealership.
Comprehensive Guide to Ford Tire Care and Maintenance
Check the Air Pressure
First and foremost, always keep an eye on the air pressure inside each tire. If any of your tires become over or under-inflated, that tire may overheat, lose traction, wear down more rapidly, or even blow out. Check your owner’s manual to know the optimal PSI for your tires and check the air pressure at least once a month, adding or releasing air as required.
Measure the Tread Depths
While checking air pressure, also examine your tires for signs of damage. As the treads become shallower, use a tread depth gauge to measure the depths of the voids in the center of each tire. If the treads reach 2/32 of an inch in depth, it’s time for new tires.
Rotate Your Tires Frequently
Tires become unevenly worn because of slight weight differences at either end of the vehicle, among other factors. This becomes problematic if the tires become too uneven in size, diminishing traction and vehicle handling. Unevenness also shortens tire lifespan. It’s broadly considered best to have tires rotated twice a year, which evens out wear and extends tire longevity.
Get Your Tires Realigned
As tires bump against curbs and over potholes, they tend to become slightly misaligned. This misalignment accelerates tire wear and also causes steering and handling issues. For this reason, it’s advisable to have your tires realigned once or twice a year.
Have Your Tires Balanced
Similarly, individual wheels can gradually become slightly unbalanced in weight, which leads to wobbling or bouncing. Tire balancing is a delicate procedure that the technicians at your local dealership can carry out to ensure each tire is evenly weighted around its circumference.
Schedule Routine Tire Maintenance at Your Ford Dealer
These essential tire care procedures are often neglected by busy car owners. If you schedule tire services with us, you can relax in the knowledge that your tires will be well maintained over the long run. We’ll keep track of each service interval and politely remind you when an upcoming rotation or realignment is due.
Visit Fernelius Ford in Cheboygan, MI, today to have your tires serviced by experienced technicians. We’re a local full-service dealership providing a broad range of excellent vehicles and services alongside courteous customer care.
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