By
Dave Trux
As
we all know, the tires are the only part of the car that actually
makes contact with the road. Well hopefully and no, I do not
recommend dragging your shoes along the pavement to reduce brake
wear! A lot of people just don’t pay attention to their tires.
Every day, we see tires that are under inflated or have irregular wear
patterns to the extreme to where a customer who lives in Placerville
and commutes to San Francisco had steel cords showing but didn't
want to replace their tires.
The
old line I always use is, "Every tire we install is guaranteed to
wear out". So, take a minute every so often and look at your tires.
Are they under inflated? Are they cupping? Are they showing signs of
tread wear? Is there cracking in the sidewall?
Even
people that don't put a lot of miles on their cars will eventually
have tires that become damaged and unsafe over time. The rubber
breaks down over time when exposed to the elements, eventually to the
point where they become unsafe. When tires are repeatedly exposed to
the sun, they will chemically break down. Sometimes it’s not a
case of mileage but a case of age.
If
you're not sure if your tires are properly inflated or wearing
correctly, stop by your service center. Improperly inflated tires
will definitely rob your vehicle of fuel efficiency, performance and
will be a safety hazard for you, your family and everyone else on the
road.
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