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GETTING GOOD MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES
by Ray Granders
http://www.danatires.com
We really don't give too much thought to the tires on our
cars, we just get in and go. Tire maintenance is very
important though, even keeping the proper amount of air in
them will give you better gas mileage, so you need to keep
an eye on the air pressure in them. They will loose about
one to two pounds of air a month, less in the winter than
in the summer. Keeping the air pressure at the recommended
lbs allows your car to handle better too.
Check your air pressure once a month and don't forget the
spare in the trunk. Where you live can also have alot to do
with how long the air pressure stays in your tires also. If
your move from a warm climate to a colder one, it's a good
idea to check your tire more often in the beginning. To
check the air pressure in your tires your going to need a
tire gauge. They're about six inches long with another
piece inside that pops out to show you how many PSI (pounds
per square inch) of pressure. Depending on the make of the
tire and what the tires are on will depend on how much air
goes into your tires.
The front end of your car should be aligned, also called
a front end alignment. This can wear your front tires
really fast if your car is out of alignment. If your car
pulls to the left or right when you let go of the steering
wheel, only for a second or two, or pulls to either side
when applying the breaks, then you probably need
an alignment. A car out of alignment will wear out
one tire faster on one side then the other.
Slow leaks can occur in tires at anytime. They can pick
up an unknown nail and then come out making the tire's
air leak out slowly. Or you may find a bubble on the side-
wall of a tire, if you see this take it to your tire shop
immediately because this can become a serious problem. A
weak tire leak may be fixed by a can of fix a flat at your
local auto parts dealer. If not, the you will need to have
it checked out. Tires put on wrong at the shop can cause a
vibration within your car when you get to a certain speed.
If this occurs, take your car back immediately and have
them fix and balance your tires properly.
Having your tires rotated after every 5 to 8 thousand
miles. Like most things, one tire may wear differently from
the other but by getting your tires rotated, this will make
your tires wear more evenly. With the price of replacing all
four tires at once today, you will want to get the most
mileage you can from your tires. By taking care of your
tires, keeping the appropriate amount of air pressure,
checking for nails or bubbles, and uneven wearing, and
rotating your tires when needed, you should be able to get
a fair amount of miles on your new set of tires.
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