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Tires typically last between 15,000 and 20,000 miles depending on factors such as driving frequency, road and weather conditions, and their maintenance schedule. These essential components provide traction to help your vehicle grip the road, and they can wear out faster when they do not receive the right care. Luckily, working with a local auto shop on an efficient maintenance schedule will keep your tires in excellent condition throughout their life span.

How to Maintain Your Tires

Keep Them Properly Inflated

Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air pressure once a month, and add more air as necessary. Overly inflated tires do not make as much contact with the road and have a higher rolling resistance, causing your engine to work overtime to move your vehicle. On the other hand, under-inflated tires make too much contact with the road, causing friction and premature wear issues.

Schedule Routine Rotations

auto shopSchedule tire rotations with your local auto shop every 5,000 to 7,000 miles to prevent uneven wear. Front tires wear out at a faster rate than back tires because they do most of the turning, and regular rotations keep you from replacing the front ones too soon.

Avoid Driving on Rough Roads

Stay off of dirt roads and other rough surfaces as often as possible to avoid excess wear and punctures from sharp objects. If you drive on rough roads regularly for any reason, ask an auto shop to switch your tires to all-terrain options.

Check Tread Depth

Use the quarter test to check each tire’s tread depth every few months. Balding tires don’t provide the traction that’s essential to road safety, making your car a hazardous vehicle. If your front tires require replacing but your back tires do not, ask your auto shop team to put the back tires on the front axle. The new tires should go on the back axle.

 

Rely on the friendly team at Craig’s Towing & Repair any time you need a tire change. The towing service has two convenient locations in La Crosse and Baraboo, WI, including an auto shop at the La Crosse location that can get your vehicle back on the road quickly. Call (608) 784-1638 for La Crosse or (608) 356-7400 for the Baraboo location any time you need emergency towing. You can also visit their website for service details, and like their Facebook page for additional maintenance tips.

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