As your tires are the only point of contact between your car and the road, it’s vital to keep them in excellent condition. The trusty technicians at your local Nissan dealership can schedule routine tire maintenance visits for you and help to ensure you stay safe on the road.
Check Air Pressure Each Month
If car tires become either under-inflated or overinflated, the risk of overheating, blowouts, and skids increases. For this reason, it’s vital to know the precise recommended PSI for your car’s tires, which you can find in your owner’s manual.
At least once a month, check the air pressure in each tire, adding or releasing air as required to keep air pressure at the required PSI. If you find that a tire is mysteriously losing air pressure month after month, ask a technician to inspect it for hidden punctures.
Rotate Your Tires Twice a Year
Car tires gradually wear down unevenly. This is caused by unbalanced weight at the front and rear of a car and also the specific wear patterns created by steering and braking. Uneven tire wear can also be accentuated by misaligned wheels, suspension issues, and improper driving habits.
You can help alleviate uneven tire wear by having your tires rotated twice a year at your local dealership.
Keep an Eye on Tread Depth
Car tires need to be replaced when the tread depth nears or reaches 2/32 of an inch. While checking air pressure, you can also measure the tread depths on each tire. This way, you’ll gain an idea of how soon you’ll need to have them replaced.
Respond Promptly to Signs of Damage
As with other car parts, a large part of proper tire care is a quick response to any signs of damage. If one of your tires develops strange external bulges in the rubber, you’ll probably need to have it replaced.
Likewise, significant cuts or cracks can weaken tire rubber to the point where the tire is no longer safe to drive on. Embedded objects might also spell the end for a tire, although small holes or punctures in tire treads can sometimes be repaired.
Schedule Routine Tire Rotations at Your Nissan Dealership in College Park, MD
Routine tire rotations serve a variety of purposes. During a rotation, not only does the technician swap around your tires, thereby helping extend the tires’ lifespan, but they also take the opportunity to check for damage or excessive wear and tear.
Visit DARCARS Nissan of College Park today to have your tires inspected, rotated, repaired, or replaced by courteous, qualified professionals. We’re a locally trusted full-service dealership serving as a one-stop shop for all your automotive needs.
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