The tire is one of the most important parts of the car, and the tire will directly affect the safety of the car, so the car owner should pay attention to and maintain the car tire.
The well-known tire brand Goodyear gives 5 suggestions for maintaining tires, you can refer to:
1. Maintain correct tire pressure
If possible, car owners should develop a good habit of checking tire pressure regularly (every 2-4 weeks). Proper tire pressure can improve safety and make tires last longer. Too much or too little tire pressure can cause tires to wear out faster.
2. Tire rotation
Ensure even tire wear by rotating every 10,000km-12,000km or every 6 months. Tire rotation helps to evenly wear all components, and even helps to extend tire life and achieve balanced handling and traction.
If you’re driving a lot at high speeds, hauling heavy loads, or traveling long distances, this extra pressure means slightly more frequent shifting, and it’s also a time to consider if you’re driving on a flat road and you hear the tires humming Switched.
3. Check the tread
The condition of the tire tread is quite important, so check it at least once a month, before and after a long trip.
Excessive wear of tires will greatly increase the risk of driving, and at the same time weaken the drainage function of the tires, which will indirectly affect the braking performance in the wet. Therefore, after the tires are worn to a certain level/the tread depth is less than 3mm, you should replace the tires with new ones.
4. Check Balancing and Alignment
Regularly checking Balancing (tire dynamic balance) and Alignment (tire calibration) can ensure smooth driving and reduce tire and suspension wear. If the Balancing tire dynamic balance is not accurate, the steering wheel will shake at high speed.
5. The spare tire should also be maintained frequently
A lot of people ignore the spare tire and haven’t even taken it out to check in years. The spare tire inspection is mainly to check whether the tire pressure is sufficient and whether there is wear/crack.
