subject: Westport Mercedes ML350 dealer reminds drivers to keep tires pumped up [print this page] Westport Mercedes ML350 dealer reminds drivers to keep tires pumped up
I know I need to check and/or change my oil every 3,000-4,000 miles, but I'm not always so methodical about checking my tires - unless one goes bad. Maybe they would last longer if I would take the advice offered from my Westport Mercedes ML350 dealer and check them on a regular basis.
Keeping tires properly pumped up can result in better gas mileage and longer life for the tires. Buying the more appropriate tire to begin with is important too. Automakers sometimes help you with this by specifying the optimal type of tire for a vehicle. Many will sell cars with a low-rolling-resistance tire which usually helps vehicle performance. When it comes to replacement tires, many owners opt for all-season or some other type with long tread life.
Tests performed recently by Consumer Reports found that all-season tires with low rolling resistance can improve fuel economy by one or two mpg, but it's not always a huge difference. Replacing tires with this type, though, can add up to enough fuel savings over the lifespan of the tire to actually pay for it.
Other suggestions from CR and Wilton Mercedes GL450 dealers to keep your tires in the best possible shape include:
*Keeping tires properly inflated. Check the manufacturer's guidelines inside the driver doorjamb or in the owner's manual.
*Replace the tires that came on the car with an identical set as long as you were happy with them. Automakers lean toward low rolling resistance tires that help with fuel economy.
*Check your tire inflation at least monthly and do it when the tires are cool.
*Don't replace your tires without checking out CR's tire ratings for performance and economy.
Westport Mercedes ML350 customers should ask their dealer if they have questions about the tires that come with their new Mercedes-Benz model. Sadly, tires are not something we usually put a lot of thought into when buying a vehicle or even when we replace them.
The wheels on our vehicle are what provides the flash and what usually brings conversation. Tires are just the means to get around. I don't have to think about it too hard because my father-in-law worked in a tire manufacturing plant for over 20 years and I can just get his advice on whether my tires need to be replaced and what brand and type would be best.
The rest of you should read the CR report or talk to your Wilton Mercedes GL450 dealer to be sure you are giving the proper attention to your tire choice. Do yourself a favor and put some thought into the portion of your vehicle that helps keep your family safe and your fuel cost down. It's worth a few minutes of your time.
