Tire car means car care!

As a car owner you need to know that tire care is one of the most important requirements in car maintenance. With a proper care of your car tires, you can ensure a smooth drive and feel great while driving and stopping. Very few people do know that proper tire maintenance can also help in fuel consumption. Regular tire care is nothing but ensuring a proper tire inflation. Proper inflation will also significantly enhance the life of your car tires.

Besides checking for proper inflation of your car tire set regular intervals, you also need to inspect them periodically to ensure there are no nails or sharp objects in the tires. You must check the sidewalls of your tires to see whether it is free of any cuts, abrasions and slits. There are a few other things that you need to keep in mind regarding your car’s tire care.

Under normal conditions, properly inflated tires might lose 1psi of air over a month’s time. However, this might increase dramatically in the instance of any leakage. It is always good to check your car tires for leakage not less than once in a month. If you can do that once a week, it will really speak great about you. If you would like to know the accurate tire pressure, check it while the tire is cold and not after a long drive when the tires and the air inside are heated up and are likely to push up the reading.

Most people completely neglect the spare tire. Though your spare tire is not running on the roads, it is equally important to check its pressure regularly so that you are not embarrassed at a crucial time finding a flat spare tire.

Though most car owners are unaware of this fact, the recommended tire pressure is not the same for all tires and cars. The tire manufacturer will usually display it on the side wall of the tire, while the vehicle manufacturer will display it on the door jamb or the inside of the filler or glove compartment door. Usually the car manufacturer’s recommendations will be lower than that of the tire manufacturer.

With a proper care of your car tires,  you will be able to enjoy a smooth, hassle-free and a safe drive besides saving on maintenance and fuel bills. Proper tire maintenance will also lengthen your car’s life.

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About the author:

Vivek is a mechanical engineer and has more than 7 years of experience as a writer. He blogs about various topics; entrepreneurship being one. His interests range from poetry, music to photography and travel. He can be reached at sdkrdk@gmail.com