The world is a hard place for your car’s tires. There’s a lot out there that can cause your tires to have a rougher go than they should have, and some of these factors are ones you can control. Here’s what L&D Automotive suggests you keep in mind about your car’s tires.
Stuff in the Road
A lot of random stuff ends up in the road. If you’ve ever seen that one lone shoe in a median, you know exactly what we mean. But there’s other stuff, too. Metal pieces, glass, and all sorts of other road debris including gravel, trash, and even tree limbs. Any and all of that can hit your tires in just the wrong spot and can contribute to damage and even to a blowout. That is even more likely if your tires aren’t in great shape as it is.
Potholes, Curbs, and Other Obstacles
The road itself isn’t exactly kind, either. Besides the debris it collects, the surface of the road chews away at your tires every time you drive. And then there are the potholes, speed bumps, curbs, and other road obstacles that can take a toll on your car’s tires. Watching what’s in the road can help you to avoid some of these issues, but not all of them.
Services You Skipped
Believe it or not, if you’re skipping services like tire rotation, wheel balancing, and alignments, that’s contributing to the damage your tires are experiencing. It can actually make all of those other obstacles and problems a lot worse and can significantly shorten the lifespan of your car’s tires. Figuring out how to make it easy to keep up with those services can help you to be kinder to your tires.
Your Driving Habits
And you’re still not off the hook, because how you drive also makes a big difference to your car’s tires. If you speed or tend to drive aggressively, that compounds the impact of everything else on your tires. That means that even small changes in your own driving habits can have a more positive result than you might think possible. It’s worth a try.
L&D Automotive in Lavon, TX can help you to take the best possible care of your car’s tires. Give us a call today to set up an appointment. Our experienced technicians can inspect your car’s tires, let you know what’s affecting them most, and give you a plan for going forward.