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During the summer, the heat affects the road, as well as your tires. If you want to avoid the need for auto repair, there are a few steps to save your tires from weather-related issues. Below is a quick guide to keeping your vehicle safe this season.

Summer Tire Protection 101

Why Does the Air Affect Tire Pressure?

When the air heats up, molecules speed up and take up more space. If you fill vehicle tires to their highest levels, they may explode when the heat causes expansion. If a blowout happens while you’re on the road, you may lose control and have an accident.

How Can You Manage This Issue?

auto partsWhen using an air compressor to fill up your tires, follow the optimum listing on the tire sidewall or the door jamb on the driver’s seat. Only fill each tire to the lowest recommended number, often between 30 and 35 pounds per square inch (PSI). Filling to the smaller number will provide room for the air to expand in the summer heat. 

Tires naturally lose about 1 PSI of air per month. That number increases by 1 PSI whenever the temperature decreases 10 degrees. To account for these issues, check the pressure monthly, or if the weather has a significant swing and the temperature changes drastically.

Since the tires are likely to be more dense than usual, they’re also firmer and prone to popping if you hit debris. To prevent needing auto repair or new tires, avoid using alleyways and traversing areas with construction as they could pose hazards like broken glass or sharp rocks. Inspect the tires weekly to look for punctures or cracks, and check the air to monitor the changing temperatures.

 

Vehicle owners who are interested in auto repair or purchasing used car parts should visit Trester Used Auto Parts near Cincinnati, OH. The company has been in business since 1955 and is located one mile north of I-275 off Route 28. Call the Milford-area auto repair shop at (513) 831-9141 or visit the website for information on their 12-acre lot that features thousands of makes and models of windshields, engines, and more.

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