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How to Take Care of Your Car Tires by Mara Bateman
Even if you are driving your new car on a perfectly paved road, you are still likely to experience tire troubles. And one of the most common causes of blowouts is a recapped tire. Avoiding the use of such recapped tires, therefore, is one sure solution to avoid blowouts. While recapped tires are decidedly cheap, they don't last long as much as brand-new tires do. In fact, every mile you drive using them brings you a mile closer to a potential blowout.
On the other hand, top-of-the-line tires may sometimes not be spared from flats, too. There are nails and other sharp objects on the road that can puncture brand-new tires. Remember that your tires are pounding the road at forces relative to the speed and weight of your car.
Tires have shelf lives, too. They are good for five years before the rubber starts to deteriorate and crack. This is true regardless of whether the tire is being used or not. So that means even spare tires, especially those that are exposed to elements (spare tires that are fitted outside of the car body), "grow old". It is important, therefore, that you keep in mind the manufacturing or purchase date of your tires, especially the spares. The rate of tire deterioration depends on the brand of the tire. Some tires tend to "crack" earlier than others.
Motoring experts provide some helpful tips on the care of car tires to make your road travel safe:
- If you will be traveling with a full load, pressurize your tires to the maximum allowable to protect both rims and tires from getting damaged. Check your car's manual or ask your mechanic for the maximum allowable tire pressure.
- Before a long drive, make sure to have your four wheels aligned.
- On your ordinary or routine drives, set your tires to the right pressure. Follow the recommended air pressure from the vehicle manufacturer as listed on a sticker located on the vehicle's door jamb, glove box door, or in the owner's manual.
- Check your tire's tread depth. If tread depth is less than 3 millimeters, it's time to replace the tire.
- Inspect your tires regularly for proper inflation, damage or wear. If you see something that doesn't look right, take your car to a tire dealer for closer inspection.
- Replace your tires properly. If you only replace two tires at a time, be sure to mount them on the rear axle. Otherwise, your car could lose rear traction in the rain and spin out.
- It is important to have proper alignment. Have your car's suspension re-aligned when you buy new tires, if you notice uneven wear or if it has been a while since your last alignment. A suspension that is not aligned properly can wear out new tires after only a few hundred miles and adversely affect fuel consumption.
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You certainly can't help being a road nuisance if you happen to suffer a flat tire. But don't complicate matters; be sure to have in your car a spare tire or two, and tools all the time.
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