Chevy Tire Care: Best Practices for Durability and Safety

Tire maintenance is an essential element of safe vehicle ownership. The three keys to proper tire care are regularly checking air pressure, rotating the tires to combat uneven tread wear, and promptly replacing worn-out or damaged tires. Read on to learn how to look after your tires to increase their longevity and stay safe on the road. The technicians at your Chevy dealership can inspect, rotate, or replace your tires. 

Chevy Tire Maintenance: Best Practices for Durability and Safety

Check Tire Pressure Monthly

When tires become over or under-inflated, they become less effective and might lose traction or even overheat and blow out. This is why it’s crucial to keep a close eye on the air pressure of your tires. You can do this manually once or twice a month, adding or releasing air as required. 

Your car’s automatic tire pressure monitor will also help ensure your tires remain at optimal PSI. If you’re unsure of the required PSI for your tires, check your owner’s manual. And if you’re unsure how to adjust the air pressure in your tires, or you lack a pressure gauge or tire inflator, our technicians will be happy to help. 

Rotate Your Tires Biannually 

One of the best things you can do to extend the lifespan of your tires is to have them rotated frequently. Almost all tires wear down unevenly over time. Tire rotation evens out the wear, allowing each tire to last longer. This saves you money on the cost of new tires and keeps you safer on the road as uneven tires are more susceptible to skids and blowouts.  

Most drivers should have their tires rotated twice a year. If your tires are wearing unevenly at a surprisingly rapid rate, have them rotated more frequently. In these cases, the technician will check the suspension and wheel alignment, which might have problems that are accelerating uneven tire wear. 

Replace Worn-Out or Damaged Tires

If any of your tires become damaged, it’s best to ask a technician to take a look. Bulges, cuts, and deep cracks can all make a tire unsafe for continued use. 

Diminished tread depths are another indication of worn-out tires. If the tread voids on your tires reach 2/32 of an inch, it’s time to have your tires replaced. 

Set Up a Routine Tire Servicing Schedule at Your Chevy Dealership

As with most important car services, it’s best to arrange a routine servicing schedule for your tires. This way, we can contact you whenever your tires are due to be rotated, reducing the risk that you’ll forget to have the service done. 

Visit Service GM Chevrolet Cadillac in Lafayette, LA, to have your tires rotated or replaced today. At our local full-service dealership, we believe in treating all our customers like family. 

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