All drivers want peak performance from their tires as they are a costly investment in a vehicle. Just as you have your oil changed with frequency, you should also have regular tire service, including tire balance and tire rotation, to help reduce accidents, save gasoline and keep tires going longer. Nothing's worse than a flat at the wrong moment, when you're running late to work in the rain. A regular inspection will make sure that the tire balance remains intact. A tire rotation will make sure that the tread wears evenly.
Four Tips to keep your tires rolling along:
• Check Tire Pressure: Under or over-inflation can result in irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat! Have the air pressure checked with every oil change. The recommended pressure is posted on the driver's door or in the glove compartment.
• Check Tire Balance and Alignment: If your vehicle is pulling to one side or shaking, it may be out of balance, or even out of alignment, causing damage to the wheels or rims. Have your vehicle checked for the proper tire balance and alignment periodically, especially if you notice driving irregularities.
• Tire Rotation: Regular rotation promotes more even wear, which in turn prolongs tire life. The general guideline for tire rotation is every other oil change (or every 6,000 to 7,500 miles), unless otherwise directed by your vehicle or tire manufacturer.
• Tire Tread: While the penny test is fairly reliable (legal tread depth is 2/32 of an inch - the exact distance from the tip of Abe's head to the rim of a penny), you may feel more comfortable having your certified technician measure this during an inspection.
Does your vehicle needs a tire rotation service or just a tire balance? We will be glad to help you. Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Price's Precision auto repair shop today by calling (406) 248-2838, or go on-line to
www.pricesprecisionauto.com for more information. Our Tech-Net professional auto repair shop in
Billings, MT, also serves vehicle owners in the areas of
Shepherd and
Laurel, MT.