Palmen Kia of Kenosha

When it comes to maintaining your car, there are a few things we tend to put off. Whether it’s because of the cost or the hassle, we often forget about replacing our vehicle’s tires when the tread begins to wear down. There are a few things you can do to increase the lifespan of the tires and put off purchasing new ones for a little longer. Read on and discover 3 ways to increase the life of your tires.  

3 Ways You Can Make Car Tires Last Longer

1. Use the Right Tires For Your Car
2. Accelerate from a Stop in an Easy and Controlled Manner
3. Perform Regular Tire Maintenance

When it comes time to change out the tires on your vehicle, size is only one of the factors in finding the right tire. You’ll want to be sure you get tires that are rated for the load, range and speed of your vehicle. If the load range rating or speed rating is too low for your vehicle, you will experience tread that wears more quickly and tires that don’t last as long as they should.

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If you accelerate quickly every time you are stopped, you will wear your tire tread much more quickly. A hard acceleration actually leaves little bits of your tire’s rubber on the road. It goes the same for braking. Avoid peeling layers off of your tires by accelerating and slowing down as smoothly as possible.

The most important tire maintenance you need to perform to extend the life of your tires is rotation. Depending on your vehicle, you will notice either the front pair of tires or the rear tires wear more. If you don’t rotate the tires that are being worn the most, you will end up with two very worn tires and two less worn tires. Rotation allows the set to wear evenly and helps you to get the most out of each one.

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If you have any questions about replacing your vehicle’s tires, the process of choosing new tires, or the cost of tire maintenance, give us a call here at Palmen Kia. Our friendly professionals are happy to help you schedule an appointment and to take a look at your vehicle.