How to Make Your Tires Last Longer

Your tires, while very durable and made to last a long time, do have a limited lifespan on Bloomington streets. You have some control over the situation, though, since a lot of wear and tear is based on driving habits and how well-maintained you keep your vehicle. Find out how to make your tires last longer with a few easy tips from the service department at Suburban Chevrolet. 

What Causes Tire Tread Wear? 

One thing that can help you get a long tire life even in tough winter driving conditions in Minnetonka is understanding different tread wear patterns and how they happen: 

• Inner and Outer Tread Wear: This kind of wear tends to come from misalignment. You might hear it called “toe wear” or “camber wear.” 
• Center Wear: The tire is probably overinflated. Check your owner’s manual for the correct PSI, which you can measure with an inexpensive tool the size of an ink pen. You should check your PSI monthly. 
• Edge Wear: Just as over-inflation can cause wear, under-inflation is likely the culprit if you have edge wear.
• Cupping Wear: This will show up as a diagonal scalloping of the tire, and happens when there’s a serious problem with the suspension system. Schedule a service appointment as soon as possible. 
• Patchy Wear: If the tread wear on your tires is showing up in patches, they’re likely out of a balance. and it’s time to see a mechanic. 

Tips for Long Life Tires

If you’re looking for how to make your tires last longer on Hopkins streets, here are some easy things you can do that can help lead to long life tires: 

• Check Your Tire Pressure Monthly – Your tires can lose up to a pound PSI per month, and even more when it’s cold. Check your owner’s manual to find out what your tires’ PSI should be, then check it monthly and adjust as needed. 
• Rotate Your Tires Every 5,000 Miles – This will help your tires wear more evenly and keep you safer on Eden Prairie streets. You can have your tires rotated when you get an oil change. 
• Get Your Tires Balanced – After your tires are rotated, make sure to have them balanced. This ensures that each tire is carrying the right amount of weight, so they wear more evenly. 
• Check the Vehicle Alignment Twice Yearly – Misalignment causes a lot of needless wear and tear. Have your tires aligned twice a year, or if you feel your steering wheel shaking, especially after you hit a pothole or curb. 

Stay on Top of Your Tire Health with Suburban Chevrolet

At Suburban Chevrolet we’re your partner in having long life tires! Since staying on top of your regular maintenance is such a big part of how to make your tires last longer, don’t put off those appointments! Check out our service specials, so you can save money when you come to Suburban Chevrolet for your maintenance appointments.