Good Year Tires

Good Year tires are some of the most durable, high quality tires in the market today. But to make the most out of a new set of Good Year tires, you have to perform periodic checks and maintenance to make sure that your tires are in good working order. Constantly maintaining your tires has many advantages. For one thing, you will extend the lifespan of your tires. You will also enhance the performance of your vehicle as well as save some money in fuel costs. After all, well-maintained tires cause your vehicle to use less fuel than badly maintained tires. By keeping a close eye on your tires, you are also making sure that you are driving a safe vehicle since neglected tires can cause unwanted accidents.

Here are some of the things you should keep careful track of.

Tire Wear
Keep a close eye on the way your tires are wearing down. Make sure that your tires are wearing down evenly and regularly. To check this, just rotate your steering wheel as far as it can go to one direction. Check the tires for wear. After that, rotate your steering wheel as far as it can go to the opposite direction and check the other side of your tires. If you notice uneven wear patterns, then you will have to take your car to the garage for adjustments. You should also check the wear bars on a tire. These bars are designed to indicate if the tire is worn down too much. If the wear bars are fully visible, then it is time to replace your Good Year tires.

Damage to the Tire Walls
Keep a close eye on the condition of your tire walls. Check the tire walls at least once a week or as often as you can. Damaged tire walls can lead to a drastic shortening of the life span of your car. In a worst-case scenario, a damaged tire wall can lead to serious road accidents. If you notice any damage to your tire walls like rips, scratches or protruding nails, then you should have it checked by a qualified professional. If the damage is too serious, you may have to replace your Good Year tires prematurely.

Tire Pressure
Each car has a recommended tire pressure that you should follow. The recommended tire pressure for your car can be found in the manual. Some times, it is also listed on a small sticker inside the driver side door. Make sure that your tire pressure conforms to the recommended pressure in the manual. If your tires are constantly over inflated, then the central part of your tire’s thread will wear out faster than the outer threads. The opposite happens if your tires are constantly under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires also makes your vehicle more uncomfortable to drive in addition to using more fuel. As a rule of thumb, it is best to check the tire pressure on your Good Year tires before you take a long drive or at least once every 2 to 4 weeks.