Just driving around is of course going to cause tread wear on your car’s tires. But you probably want to know what sorts of activities and issues are going to cause the tread to wear down too quickly, and MotivWerks has a list for you.
Wheel Misalignment
Wheel alignments aren’t just a random service that auto technicians tell you your car needs. Wheel alignments are crucial for helping your car’s engine to run properly and to protect the life of your tires. Without regular wheel alignments, your tires are going to wear out far faster than they should.
Mechanical Issues
Plenty of a variety of mechanical issues can cause excessive tire wear. Physical damage to suspension parts, worn out control arm bushings or ball joints, and more can all contribute to excessive wear for your car’s tires. Staying up to date on maintaining your car can help to make a difference with tire wear.
Improper Tire Inflation
The single best thing you can do to help your car’s tires to wear properly is to check tire inflation regularly. Tires that are improperly inflated just do not wear evenly and may experience excessive tread wear. Not sure what the tire pressure should be? Your car’s owner’s manual has the details.
Aggressive Driving
How you drive can also impact tread wear significantly. If you’re an aggressive driver, that’s going to show up in the tread wear. Practicing defensive driving techniques is a great way to calm down your driving so that you’re better able to protect your car, including your car’s tires.
Buying Tires with Low Tread Wear Ratings
One of the measurements you will see when you buy tires is something called the tread wear rating. That number tells you roughly how long those tires are expected to last. Generally speaking, the higher that tread wear rating is, the longer the tires will last in terms of mileage. If you want to check the tread wear rating on your current tires, that number is on the sidewall of the tires.
Need some new tires for your car? Start out the right way with MotivWerks in Chambersburg, PA. We’ll help you to find the right tires for your car and for your driving needs. We’ll also make sure that your car’s new tires start out on the best possible footing so that they’re more likely to last as long as you need and want them to last.