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Our Recommended Tire Safety Checklist
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2/11/2021 10:44:21 AM
Tires should never be neglected. The safety of your vehicle depends on it. Your car’s brakes, along with the tires, are two of the most crucial components of your vehicle. Ensuring you are driving a safe vehicle is important not only for your own safety but for other people on the road as well. Having a tire safety checklist is an important part of making sure you are driving a safe vehicle. When you get behind the wheel, especially to travel long distances, you should perform a quick safety check on your vehicle, including an inspection of your tires.
Regularly check your tire safety and maintenance checklist for some of the common issues your tires can have. Tires take more abuse than almost any other component of your automobile. They have direct contact with the road and all its elements that may cause them to wear, lose pressure, or puncture. Your tires may be easily inspected for wear and damage. How well you maintain your tires will impact your safety, vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and repair costs. Here are four important things to check to keep your tires safe.
Tread Depth
Having a sufficient tread depth is vital to ensure that your car can grip the road properly. Your tires should have a minimum safe tread depth of 2/32 of an inch, or roughly enough tread to completely cover Lincoln's head on a penny when held upside down between the ribs of your tire. Tread depth is important to ensure safety when accelerating or braking, especially in slippery or wet conditions.
Tire Air Pressure
All your tires should have the correct air pressure. Under- or over-inflated tires can cause erratic vehicle behavior and affect handling and grip, which can be dangerous while driving. Proper pressure in your tires will ensure you have a smooth ride, improve traction, better handling, and optimum fuel economy.
Rotation, Balance, and Alignment
Keeping up with your manufacturer’s recommended tire services is necessary for the efficiency of your tires. You can follow the service intervals or pay attention to signs of imbalance, misalignment, or premature tire wear. Tire rotation, wheel alignment, and tire balancing services help prevent irregular wear, boosting the longevity of your tires and increasing fuel efficiency.
Wear and Tear
Your tires are exposed to the road and it is normal for them to suffer from some general wear and tear. Inspect your tires regularly. Look out for irregular wear, damages, including cuts, bulges, cracks, or items stuck in them like nails, glass, or small rocks. If you find any problems, be sure to get the tires replaced or repaired.
Following the suggested maintenance provided by your vehicle manufacturer will help to keep your tires effective for longer. Use our recommended checklist and perform a visual tire safety check at least every week. If you find that you need new tires or your tires need service, contact us today!
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Hay Tire Pros
7751 Dorchester Rd.,
North Charleston, SC 29418
Phone:
(843) 552-8004
Fax:
29418
32.90379,-80.08752
Hay Tire Pros Complete Auto Care
610 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone:
(843) 884-1827
Fax:
29464
32.80788,-79.88229
Hay Tire Pros Complete Auto Care
444 Savannah Highway,
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone:
(843) 556-8473
Fax: (843) 763-3836
29407
32.78004,-79.97139
Hay Tire Pros Complete Auto Care
425 N. Hwy 52,
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Phone:
(843) 761-8473
Fax:
29461
33.20494,-79.98788
Hay Tire Pros
606 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone:
(843) 881-0136
Fax: (843) 881-4789
29464
32.8075,-79.88245
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