Jeep Tire Center Claremont CA

The easiest step to extend tire life is to maintain the correct air pressure. The wrong air pressure can cause sluggish handling, increase stopping distance, wear and tear and heighten the risk of a blowout. When you check your tire pressure, it’s always better to check them when they are cold, as air pressure rises when the tires are hot. If you take the reading when the tires are cold, you will get an accurate reading every time. Reading your tire pressure is a simple task and a very important one. Proper tire pressure will improve your gas mileage, maintain alignment, and allow your tires to last longer. When checking the air pressure, don’t forget your spare tire.

Tire Rotation is good practice because it allows your tires to wear evenly and gives you a longer tire life. In most cars, only one or two wheels “drive” the vehicle at a time. That can cause uneven tire wear. For example, on front-wheel drive vehicles, front tires wear faster. On rear-wheel drive vehicles, it’s the back tires. Even all-wheel drive vehicles can see uneven wear as most shift the drive from one wheel to another. A technician rotates your tires by moving them from the front to the back. That gives tires on drive wheels a rest and evens out wear. You should rotate your tires every 5,000 miles or with your oil changes.

Tire rotation is also a great time to get your wheels balanced. Every tire and wheel has a heavy spot in it. None is perfect, and the slight difference can cause vibration and uneven tire wear. Make sure you get your tires’ balance checked and adjusted during rotation. However, if your car actively pulls or drifts right or left, or the steering wheel vibrates or shakes, your vehicle may have an alignment problem. A professional should complete your alignment every time you purchase new tires. Do not ignore this, your safety and the life of your tire are in jeopardy. Always make sure your Jeep’s tires are aligned correctly.

The tread depth of your Jeep’s tires determines the grip your tires will have on and off-road. Therefore this is extremely important and should be checked periodically. You can use the “Penny trick” to check your tread depth. Take a Penny with Lincoln’s Head upright and insert it between the tire’s treads. If you can fully see the head of Lincoln exposed, it is time to visit Knight Claremont CDJR service center for new tires.

The bottom line is that proper tire maintenance is vital to your safety and your Jeep’s health. So take care of your Jeep, and it will take care of you. At Knight Claremont CDJR, we provide authentic OEM parts for your Jeep. We also offer OEM accessories and performance parts for your vehicle to ensure it’s customized to your heart’s desire.