How to care for and maintain your car tires

Of all the parts on your Clermont Toyota vehicle, your car tires are the only ones that touch the road and carry your vehicle where you need to go. While your tires are built to withstand the harsh conditions of the road, they can crack under the pressure and punishment over time. Inevitably, you’ll have to replace your Clermont Toyota car tires as they wear down over time. But, taking care of your tires is easy and can improve the lifespan of this essential vehicle part. If you’re not sure where to begin, Toyota of Clermont is here with an easy to follow guide on how to care for your car tires.

Car tire care essentials

Caring for your vehicle’s tires is easy to do and can save you time and headaches for miles to come. If you want to preserve your Clermont Toyota car tires you should inspect these three areas:

1. Rotation
2. Air pressure
3. Tread

Rotation

Depending on the position of your car tires, they’ll likely wear down differently over time. Characteristics like drivetrain and tire pressure can affect the tread wear pattern on your Clermont Toyota vehicle’s tires. To keep your tires wearing evenly, make sure to regularly schedule tire rotations to keep your tire rolling longer.

Air pressure

Having the incorrect amount of pressure in your Clermont Toyota car tires can cause uneven wear, blowouts, and overall decreased lifespan of your tires. If you suspect that your tire pressure may be a off, make sure to check with an accurate tire pressure gauge.

Underfilled tires can lead to several issues like decreased fuel efficiency, less response from your vehicle’s engine, and a build-up of excessive heat that can lead to a blowout. Make sure to inspect your car tires monthly with an accurate PSI gauge and have one of our auto service techs at Toyota of Clermont inspect it regularly to see if there are any leaks, tears, or punctures in your tire.

Tread

Your tire’s tread is what keeps your vehicle grounded and gripping the road to prevent you from sliding. Balding tires can lead to accidents during bad weather like rain and wind and your tires could be more easily penetrated by road debris. Our Toyota of Clermont auto service technicians recommend that your tires be replaced when they reach a tread depth of 2/32 inch. To determine if your tires are reaching their replacement level you can inspect them using a quarter or referring to your vehicle’s integrated tread-wear alert system.

Tire care made easy at Toyota of Clermont

Caring for your tires is easy and will keep you rolling down the road for miles to come. But, making sure to inspect your tires regularly is easy to forget and can be difficult to keep track of. That’s why Toyota of Clermont is here! Our auto service techs can help keep your tires in good shape and get you on a regular maintenance schedule. Give us a call at (352) 404 – 7000 to schedule an appointment today!