Uneven tire wear is one of the most preventable problems that you can encounter when it comes to your car’s tires. Certified Auto Repair has this information for you to help you to understand why your tires might be wearing unevenly and what you can do about it.
Your Wheels Need Balancing
Lots of car owners view wheel balancing as something that is not necessary, but it truly is. A properly balanced wheel encounters the pavement with the same weight all the way around. Think of it like an unbalanced washing machine load and how that can cause the washer to move across a floor. When the wheels are properly balanced, your tires aren’t forced to compensate on one side of the tire.
Your Wheels Need an Alignment
Proper wheel alignment ensures that your car’s tires, wheels, and suspension are all lined up correctly in order to handle the pressure of the car’s weight while you drive. If any of those individual parts are misaligned, that causes uneven tire wear. This can also cause these parts to wear out faster, which can get expensive when you’re talking suspension parts.
Your Tires Need Rotating
Tire rotation might also feel like something that your car doesn’t really need, but that’s not true. Your tires need all sorts of maintenance, including rotation. By rotating your car’s tires roughly every 6,000 miles or so, you ensure that each tire has a better shot at evening out any uneven tread wear before it becomes too much of a problem in terms of the lifespan of the tire or handling issues while you’re driving.
Your Tires Are Improperly Inflated
Tire inflation is so much more important than many car owners realize. Whether your tires are underinflated or have too much air, either situation causes the tread to hit the road unevenly. The best way to avoid this situation is to check the air in your car’s tires every couple of weeks. Air pressure fluctuates quite a bit with weather and other variables, so it’s important to keep an eye on it.
If you’re not sure how well your tires are doing, or you’re behind on tire maintenance, give us a call at Certified Auto Repair in Henrico, VA. We can inspect your car’s tires for you and give you the information you need to make the right decisions to protect your tires. If you do need new tires, we’re happy to help you to find the right set for your driving needs.
