Feet On The Ground: Tire Maintenance

One of the most important parts of your car is the tires

. They are what make the car go forward and what keep you off the ground as it does. But tires affect much more than the car's momentum. The care of your tires affect fuel efficiency in your car, they affect the control you have over the vehicle's trajectory, the ability to stop the vehicle with ease, and many other factors. That's why it's important to make sure you take care of your tires, instead of simply letting them wear down and become nothing but flat streaks of rubber, or wait until they blow before even considering looking at them. There are a bunch of things to do to make sure your tires stay up to par and keep you safe and secure.

The Importance of Alignment

The tires on your car are all aligned so that when the vehicle moves forward or backward they're perfectly straight and parallel to one another. This tire alignment is important for a variety of factors. When a wheel is facing off center it requires more force to get it turning, which can severely impact your fuel efficiency and get you less distance for more. Furthermore the wheel alignment being off will slowly hurt the health of the tire and the axel it's on, putting pressure on parts that weren't meant to take pressure in order to compensate. And finally with the alignment off you have significantly less control over the vehicle, which could cause a lot of problems if not looked after.

Tire Pressure

Tires are essentially inflated rubber wheels that support your car. The tire is secured to the axel where it becomes airtight, filled with air that will help keep the car off of the rims and going. The tire pressure is what keeps the car up, and can greatly impact performance of the car if it's lacking or if you have too much air in the tires. If a tire has too little air in it the rims could be damaged by the weight, should they touch the ground. The tire itself becomes warped, and it requires more fuel to push the car along. Ever try rolling a half circle around? It continuously comes to rest on the flat side and requires more effort to get up.

Tire Safety

Since the tires are so important to the vehicle, it's important to make sure they remain undamaged and functioning. Tire inspections help to make sure everything is functioning just right, including the tire pressure, how the tires interact with the brakes and brake pads, the steering and suspension, and the suspension systems themselves. It's all part of general car maintenance you should be performing regularly, and in the worst case it's an added bonus when swapping tires for winter tires as part of winter safety. Keeping those tires in tip top shape can make a huge difference to your wallet and your life, since it's a huge part of automobile safety and can be the changing factor in an accident.

by: Jon Miller

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