New tires are a real expense, so it’s worth protecting that investment. A few simple habits can add thousands of extra kilometres to a set of tires.
Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated
Underinflated tires wear faster on the edges and create more rolling resistance, which also hurts fuel economy. Overinflated tires wear faster in the middle. Check your pressure monthly against the number on the sticker inside your driver’s door — not the number printed on the tire itself.
Rotate on Schedule
Front and rear tires wear differently depending on your vehicle. Rotating every 8,000 to 10,000 km evens out the wear so all four tires last roughly the same amount of time.
Get Wheels Balanced and Aligned
An out-of-balance wheel or a misaligned front end causes uneven, faster wear even on brand new tires. If you ever hit a big pothole or curb hard, it’s worth having both checked.
Avoid Overloading Your Vehicle
Carrying more weight than your tires are rated for accelerates wear and increases the risk of a blowout, especially on long highway drives.
Drive Smoothly When You Can
Hard braking, fast starts, and aggressive cornering all wear tread down faster than smooth, steady driving.
Want your tires checked for wear patterns or pressure? Stop by President Tire & Wheels in Waterloo — it only takes a few minutes.
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