Charlotte car tire care basics

Do you know how to properly care for your car tires? It’s simpler than it sounds, but it does require a bit of time, effort, and investment on your part. That’s part of being a responsible car owner! However, before you balk at spending money on routine tire care, take note - it’s a lot cheaper to care for your tires than it is to deal with the effects of NOT caring for them. Our auto service techs at Toyota of N Charlotte are here to guide you down the path of responsible car maintenance. 

Car tire care is easy and affordable with these tips

Taking care of your tires doesn’t have to be complicated. It just takes a little bit of work on your end and a few regularly scheduled car maintenance appointments at Toyota of N Charlotte. Here are some of the steps you can take to keep your car tires in top-notch shape:

• Conduct routine inspections of your tires yourself. You should check their general condition - look for things like bubbles, punctures, tears, nails and screws, and sidewall separation. If you spot any of these issues, visit our Charlotte auto service center for repairs or replacements, depending on the damage.
• Check tread depth. Proper tread depth ensures that you get the traction you need to grip the road. Use the simple penny test - put a penny in your car tire’s tread with Abraham Lincoln’s head down. If you can see the top of his head, your tread is too shallow and it’s time for new tires.
• Make sure you stay on top of PSI. Your car tires should always be inflated to the proper PSI. This lengthens the life of your tires because they create less friction and wear less quickly. It also improves handling and ensures you get the fuel efficiency you’re supposed to get! Underinflated tires even make your engine word harder than it normally would.  You can figure out the proper PSI by checking your owner’s manual.
• Get routine tire rotations. This is a BIG part of car tire maintenance! Rotations extend the life of your tires. Your tires wear as you drive on them and when you rotate them, they wear evenly on all sides. Our Charlotte auto service techs will rotate them from left to right and front to back to give you a longer lifespan. When you skip tire rotations, they’ll wear out a lot faster and you’ll spend more money than you should replacing them.
• Be careful with your driving habits. Avoid driving around construction sites; they’re littered with pieces of metal, nails, and screws that can all do damage to your car tires. You should also avoid driving on rough roads with lots of potholes, as these can damage your tires and more if you hit them hard enough.

Schedule your Charlotte auto service with us today!

Think you need new tires or just want to schedule routine maintenance like a rotation? Call us today at (704) 659-2025, or just swing by! We’re conveniently located at 13429 Statesville Road, just off I-77 at exit 23. Ask about our car maintenance specials to make things even more affordable!