Tire maintenance is essential for safe travels all year long. That’s why AMSOIL: OilWerx in Mandan, ND, put together this post to help you learn the best way to help your tires last for longer and perform at their best.

Keeping your vehicle’s tires in good condition can impact its performance in a good way. Another way to improve performance is by having a regular maintenance routine. Call the oil experts at Oilwerx at (701) 426-8970 for advice on the best products for your vehicle, like AMSOIL’s Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil.

Keep Tires at the Indicated Pressure

One of the most significant but straightforward tire maintenance steps you can take to keep your tires in good condition is to keep them at the indicated air pressure. This is an essential factor in helping your tires last longer in good conditions. Setting them at the correct pressure can help prevent tires from weakening prematurely and reduce overall wear. It’s a good idea to have a digital tire gauge in your vehicle’s glove compartment or toolbox so you can regularly check your tires. One good moment to check your tire pressure is before going out on the road for an extended trip, but it shouldn’t be the only time you check it. Lastly, if you’re not sure what the proper tire pressure is, check your owner’s manual or the inside of your car’s door.

Regular Tire Rotation

Another great way to help your tires last longer is by rotating them frequently. Experts say that tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles or six months. The goal of rotating your tires is to distribute wear evenly to help them last longer. Tires should last approximately six years, so rotating them yourself or taking your car to your trusted mechanic can help get your tires to this mark. To rotate the tires yourself, you’ll need a car jack, jack stands, and a lug wrench. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:

1. Lift your vehicle using the car jack.
2. Before removing your tires, figure out if they’re directional or non-directional. This is important as it will inform if you can rotate them in a criss-cross pattern or from back to front.
3. Once you’ve determined what pattern to follow, remove the tires and use the jack stands to prop it up.
4. Set the tires in their new position and secure them in place. Avoid tightening them all the way.
5. Lower the jack and tighten it as it goes down.
6. Once the car is on the ground, tighten the lug nuts.

Tire maintenance is an essential part of your overall vehicle maintenance and is also an excellent way of extending the lifespan of your tires. Another step you can take to keep your vehicle at top performance is to use only excellent products in its maintenance. For more information, call the experts at Oilwerx at (701) 426-8970, who can answer all your questions on vehicle maintenance.

Keep an Eye on Your Tires

Inspecting your tires regularly is another way you can practice tire maintenance to help them last longer. Checking your tires daily before driving off can help you catch things like cracks, splits, bulges, or foreign objects embedded in them. This is a great time also to check their tread depth. Treads are the grooves on your tire that help grip the ground, so having them in good condition will help you have safer drives. Tread tip: Do the penny test to assess how deep your treads are. Place a penny upside down inside the grooves of your tire, and if you can see President Lincoln's head, it might be time to change your tires.

Do Your Tires Match?

Lastly, do your tires match? This is one step in tire maintenance that many people overlook. Having mismatched tires can cause them to wear unevenly as different tread patterns, tire thickness, or air pressure requirements can cause them to be unbalanced. Typical scenarios for mismatched tires are using tires of different treads, different season tires, or using your spare tire as a regular one. Using your spare tire more than recommended (it’s recommended only to use it for 70 miles)can be dangerous and cause trouble on the road. Having matching tires will not only help them last longer but help your vehicle perform better.

Keeping a regular maintenance schedule that includes tire maintenance is vital to keeping your car running longer. If you have any product or maintenance questions, don’t hesitate to call Oilwerx at (701) 426-8970 for advice or visit their online store to place an order 24/7.