Driving with underinflated tires can cause major problems for your vehicle. On the performance end, you will have a hard time turning and braking with optimal precision, and your fuel economy will decrease as well. On top of all that, underinflated tires can cause excessive friction, causing your tires to wear down more quickly than they should and making them go out much sooner than they would otherwise.
On the sidewall of your tires, you’ll find their recommended PSI (usually between 30 and 35). Stop at a gas station with an air pump, and fill up the tires to the recommended air pressure. If you’re uncomfortable doing this on your own, the Beaver Toyota of Cumming service team will take care of your tire pressure check and inflate your tires for you the next time you bring your vehicle in for an oil change or other routine service.
Running on bald or low-tread tires is dangerous. In addition to the fact that your vehicle isn’t as responsive as it should be in terms of steering or braking, you’re also at risk of blowing a tire, which puts not only you but those around you at serious risk.
Luckily, checking your tire tread is pretty simple. While a tread-depth gauge is the ideal method of measuring tire tread, the old-fashioned “penny test” still works well. Here’s all you do:
If you can still see the top of Lincoln’s head, it means your tire tread is too low, and it’s likely time to get new tires.
Tire rotations are an essential component of tire maintenance. As you drive your vehicle, your driving habits tend to wear down the tread on certain tires more quickly than others. When you get your tires rotated, this helps ensure that the tires wear down more evenly over time, which both improves the performance of your car and helps extend the life of the tires.
Tires can be a bit pricey, so in order to get as many miles out of them as possible, it’s important to take care of them. The easiest way to do that is to get tire rotations every several thousand miles or at the very least every other time you get an oil change. Since this is a procedure that involves special equipment, you’ll probably want to schedule an appointment to have this done when the time comes.
If you get a flat tire, you may be covered under the generous Toyota warranty program, but if you aren’t covered, then you’ll need to know how to change a flat tire. Here’s what you need to do:
Afterward, you’ll want to get your vehicle to a maintenance shop to get a new tire put on as soon as possible. Important: Spare tires are only intended to be a temporary fix, and they’re not to be used when driving at high speeds!
Drivers who care about efficiency, safety, and affordability have at least one common question on their minds: “How do you make your tires last longer?” With Beaver Toyota of Cumming, you can take the guesswork out of proper tire care. We’ve put together a few helpful tips on how to give your tires a longer life, so you can get more out of every drive.
If you’re in need of new long-life tires, you can find exactly what you’re looking for at our Cumming tire center. Want to learn how to perform important tire care and maintenance tasks at home? Check out our tire care FAQs.
While many of the procedures mentioned above can be handled by DIY enthusiasts with a bit of automotive know-how and ambition, most drivers will want to rely on experts who have the certifications, equipment, and expertise to ensure that job is done right. Schedule your next tire service for your vehicle here at Beaver Toyota of Cumming! While you’re at it, make sure you check out our current service specials in order to take advantage of any deals we’re currently running around Alpharetta and Johns Creek. Our dealership is located in Cumming, GA, so stop on in or contact us today. Give us call with any service-related questions or for helpful service tips like how to reset the maintenance light on a Toyota Camry.
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