As Honda dealers in PA, people often ask us about the 2017 Honda Accord and the other vehicles we have in our new car inventory. Drivers ask us about how they should take care of their automobiles, too. One thing we don’t get asked about much is how motorists can take care of their tires better.
It’s not a lack of caring that prevents drivers from asking about their tires. Instead, it seems to be that most people simply take their tires for granted. With a typical tire on an SUV going through approximately 42 million rotations during its lifetime and some tires lasting up to 10 years, it’s easy to understand why so many drivers don’t give their tires much thought. Today’s tires are made to last, after all, so what is there to ask about?
While you may not be curious about your tires right now, you should still know what you can do to prolong their life. Caring for your tires will not only prevent you from having to replace them prematurely, saving you money, it will also help keep your car operating the way it’s supposed to.
Your tires are vulnerable to certain things that can cause them to crack. These things include:
· Oxidation
· Ultraviolet rays
· Chemicals
· Poor Driving Habits
· Lack of Routine Maintenance
While you can’t stop the sun from shining, you can park your car in your garage or cover your tires to protect them from UV rays. You can also change the way you drive to prolong the life of your tires. If you start and stop quickly, scrape your tires against the curb when you make a turn or park, or hit pot holes and speed bumps at full speed, making some simple adjustments to your driving routine will help prolong the life of your tires.
It’s important that you have your car serviced at our Wilkes-Barre, PA Honda service center to preserve your tires, too. If your tires don’t have the right amount of air pressure or they’re wearing unevenly, it can shorten their life. Our factory-trained technicians will inspect your tires when you have your vehicle serviced. Make an appointment to bring your car into MotorWorld Honda now.
