Tire Safety & Maintenance

Tire Safety and Maintenance at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood

Every time you leave home, you rely on your tires for your safety and your vehicle’s performance. If you live near Brownwood, Coleman, or Comanche, you’ll want to enlist the help of Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood to keep your tires performing the way they should. The first step is inspecting the tires at home.

Inspect Your Tires

You should check your tires regularly. The tires are the only part of your vehicle that contacts the road, and if you have tire problems, it could quickly become a dangerous situation. The condition of your tires affects the way your vehicle rides, not only in terms of smoothness but also in terms of safety. Your tires affect the way you ride, how quickly the vehicle can come to a stop, and how your car handles in good and poor road conditions. The best way to ensure your tires are doing their jobs is to determine if the tires are underinflated or overinflated. Is the tread wearing equally on the sides and middle of the tire surfaces? How is the suspension performing?
You should perform an inspection of your tires at least once a month to check if the tire pressure is at the recommended levels. Look at the tread to see how it is wearing, what the depth of your tread is, and if the side walls have bulges and bubbles. It is recommended that you do this inspection at least once a month, but if you live down gravel roads or in cooler climates, you may need to perform the inspection more frequently. The wear on your tires will worsen with the more rugged terrain and colder temperatures.

Tread Wear

Proper and frequent self-inspections help to increase the longevity of your tires. Poor maintenance leads to premature wear. When the tread is uneven, you see excessive wear on one side or the other, or if you constantly over or underinflate the tires, they’ll wear out much faster. When you look at your tires, consider the following:

• Uneven or erratic tread wear: suspension or tire balance issue
• The raised portion of the tread or sidewall: belt slippage
• Underinflation: outer edges of the tire tread are worn down more
• Overinflation: middle portion of the tread is worn down too much
• Excessive tread wear on one side or the other: can mean alignment issues
• Unusual sounds or tire vibrations when driving can mean unbalanced wheels
• Pulls to the right or left when driving can mean misalignment

If you notice any of these signs, come to Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood and visit our service department. Let us help you correct your tire issues and alleviate any safety concerns. When it’s time to replace those tires, we’ll help you find a new set that fits your budget and lifestyle.