Tire Maintenance
The most important aspect of tire maintenance is the proper inflation of your tires. Most drivers wash their cars monthly while only a small portion of them correctly check their tire pressure. The air pressure should be checked on all tires, including the spare, at least once a month.
Regular rotation of your tires will also help prevent irregular and premature wear. Most drivers do not rotate their tires within the recommended interval of at least 6,000 miles. A healthy habit many people follow is to rotate their tires with every oil change.
There are occasions where tires can be repaired and others where they should not be. When in doubt about repair-ability consult your tire professionals at Performance Truck and Auto, the place for tires in Alabama.
Tire Repair
Tire repair may be necessary when your car tire has a puncture or other problem which makes it unsafe to drive on. If the tire is damaged, the protective layer of air trapped within can escape and cause undue pressure to be put on your car’s wheels. This can warp and bend the wheels and cause safety issues for you and your family, so it’s important to keep your tires in good condition.
Your tire needs to be repaired if there is a hole in it which is allowing air to escape. Small punctures can be patched with relative ease, and your tire can then be refilled to the correct pressure and be as good as new. However, some tire problems are too serious to be simply repaired, and a replacement of the tire will be necessary, consult Performance Truck and Auto in this case. Very large punctures like slashes will require replacement. Tires also need to be replaced when the tread is too worn down for the tire to be completely safe. A Performance Truck and Automotive technician can inspect your tires to tell you whether your tire needs a repair or to be replaced entirely. Performance is your place for tires in Alabama.
Tire Replacement
Replacing tires can be complicated since there may be multiple tire options to fit your vehicle. The tires originally supplied on your vehicle are referred to as original equipment (OE) tires. Your vehicle manufacturer determines the proper OE tire size, speed rating, load range, etc. For this reason you should refer to your owner’s manual prior to replacing any tires.
There are times when acceptable options exist to change a tire size or type on your vehicle. However, you should always refer to your owner’s manual and rely on Performance Truck and Auto, an authorized tire retailer, for expert advice to ensure safe and legal fitments for any tire choices.
Tire Construction
Tires perform several important functions and are the only part of your vehicle that comes in contact with the road. The average “footprint” of a tire in contact with the road is similar to the bottom of an average man’s shoe sole. The entire weight of your vehicle and its contents is supported by the tire and air inside the tire.
Due to this critical role of tires, they are extremely complex in their design. While designs vary by product and manufacturer, an average tire contains over 100 separate components. Tires can include natural rubber, synthetic rubber, steel, nylon, silica (derived from sand), polyester, carbon black, petroleum, etc. The combination of ingredients and processes used by different manufacturers leads to different performance characteristics for every tire in the market today. Understand the basics of a tire and rely on your owner’s manual and professional tire retailers at Performance Truck and Auto in Montgomery | Auburn Opelika, Alabama, to explain the differences between tires and recommend the right tire for you. Your place for tires in Alabama.
