Along with our recent post citing the Three Do's of tire maintenance, we wanted to follow up with the flip side. If you're going to be responsible for your tires and the machines that they power, then there are three aspects of maintenance that you don't want to forget.
Three Tire Don'ts:
Don't forget to balance your wheels.
The most common symptom of tire imbalance is a steady vibration that increases in direct relationship to speed. Since imbalanced tires can lead to less traction, poor steering control, and a general decrease in tire life, it is important to deal with this problem right away. Don't ignore it.
Don't forget to check for wear abnormalities.
Wear abnormalities can give you indications of over-inflation, under-inflation, as well as other problems with your vehicle. In addition, observing wear abnormalities can cue you in when (or if) the vehicle is being driven improperly. Check visually and then manually, looking for scrapes, scares, bald patches, and uneven wearing in tread depth. Don't overlook this important procedure.
Don't forget to follow recommendations for replacements.
Even if there are no obvious signs of dry rot, damage, or wear and tear, Popular Mechanics still recommends replacing your tires along with the manufacturer's recommended replacement schedule.
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