It’s always in the driver’s best interest to have their vehicle’s tires last as long as possible. But your tires will lose their tread and wear down fast if you don’t care for them. Learn how to extend the lifespan of your tires with our simple tips below!

Regularly Rotate

Perhaps the most critical maintenance for your tires is regular rotations. Most cars only use two wheels to power the vehicle, while the other two are for guidance—meaning the power wheels will wear down faster than the others.

Regular tire rotations swap the wheel positions so all the tires wear down evenly and last longer, preventing two wheels from going bald faster than the others. The recommended schedule for tire rotations for most vehicles is every 5,000 miles, but check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific guidelines regarding your car.

Adjust Tire Pressure

Tire pressure is also crucial to maintaining your tires. Over or underinflated tires can cause sluggish handling and increase tire tread degradation over time.

Your tires’ air pressure can also fluctuate dramatically with the changing weather, with tires losing air pressure when the temperature drops and increasing when it increases. Check each tire manually every month or when there’s a stark weather change to ensure you’re always driving within the recommended PSI range for your vehicle.

Get Tires Balanced

Balancing your tires during the rotation process is also wise. Also known as wheel balancing, tire balancing corrects the uneven weight distribution in the wheels.

Over time and thousands of miles of driving, the tires will become slightly imbalanced due to vibration, wear and tear, or even degradation of the suspension. Mechanics remove the tires from the wheel and measure and adjust them with tire weights to achieve the ideal tire balance for wheel assembly. It’s a small, simple change that can help your tires last longer and perform better.

Drive Conservatively

Our simplest tip is to drive more conservatively if you want to extend the lifespan of your tires. Drivers who like to accelerate rapidly, brake hard, and take corners fast will run their tires ragged until the tread wears down much faster than other cars.

You can take care of your tires as much as you want, but they won’t last long if you overexert them while driving. Accelerate conservatively, brake early, and your tires will last much longer.

Where to Get New Tires

RNR Tire Express has you covered if your car tires are on their last legs and need a fresh set! Stop by our tire shop in McAllen or one of our many other service centers nationwide to pick up a new set of tires or receive tire maintenance. Browse our selection or schedule a service online today!

Locations: McAllen, TX