?It can be easy to ignore your vehicle's tires, but giving them the attention and care they need has a huge effect on how well they perform. Having good tires means that your vehicle can run more efficiently, find traction more easily, and slow down or stop in an emergency more effectively. Similar to how wearing shoes with worn tread makes you more likely to slip when you walk on a slippery surface, driving a car with worn tires makes you more likely to run into trouble when road conditions are less than perfect.
How to Care for Your Tires
You can do several things to help your tires last longer and avoid premature wear and tear:
- Maintain proper air pressure levels according to your owner's manual
- Schedule a tire rotation to help your front and rear tires wear evenly (front tires tend to wear faster)
- Keep an eye out for wheel alignment issues (pulling, squealing tires, crooked steering wheel, etc.) and schedule regular wheel alignments
- Inspect your tires periodically for damage or unusual wear patterns
If your tires are so worn down that they fail the Penny Test, it's time to replace them to help ensure that your vehicle operates safely and efficiently. If you can still see the top of Lincoln's head after sliding a penny head-first in between the tread, you need new tires.
Where to Buy New Tires
If you need new tires, our Premier Kia Tire Center at our dealership in Branford near North Haven, New Haven, Hamden, and Milford, CT can help you find the right set to help your vehicle perform at its best. If you need a tire rotation or another service to help your tires last, schedule service at our service center today!
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