Do you know what’s taking a huge toll on your car’s tires? If you’re seeing uneven tread wear, it’s vital that you get a handle on whatever is causing the problem. Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros has these tips that can help you to figure it out.
The Tires Are Too Old
Did you know that your tires can wear down and get too old, all at the same time? It’s true. Tire age is a bigger deal than most car owners realize and if your car’s tires are getting up there in age, it’s possible that some of the tread is more brittle. That can cause it to wear away more than in other areas, especially if you’ve got some of these other issues going on at the same time. Keeping up with how old the tires are can help you to avoid problems with them as they age.
You’ve Skipped Some Tire and Wheel Services
We’ve said it before, but wheel and tire services are so very important for your tires but also for your car’s engine. If you’re skipping things like tire rotations, wheel alignments, and wheel balancing, that leaves your car’s tires vulnerable. The tires just aren’t able to keep up with the demands of driving when you’re forcing them to work in suboptimal conditions. Taking the best care of your car’s tires means getting those wheel and tire services done as recommended. Bundling those services helps to ensure you don’t skip them.
The Tires Aren’t Set to the Correct Tire Pressure
Your car’s manufacturer gives you a recommended tire pressure for all four tires. If you’re not keeping the tires at or close to that optimal tire pressure, that’s going to cause uneven tread wear. The tire’s surface doesn’t meet up properly with the road’s surface. Either the inside bends in as the tire rolls or the outer edges are lifted. Regardless of whether the tires are over- or underinflated, that’s going to cause engine performance problems and it’s going to wear out some portions of the tire sooner than it should.
If you’re still seeing issues with your tires, we can help. Call Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros in Seaside, CA today. We’ll be happy to take a closer look at what’s happening with your car’s tires and let you know what they need in order to last as long as they should.
