How to Make Your Tires Last Longer

Unfortunately, your tires in Omaha won’t last forever. How you treat them determines how long they’ll last. To make your tires last longer and to get those long life tires you want, you’ll need to take some precautions like having them checked periodically, among other things. Do you know how to make your tires last longer? Your team at Schworer Volkswagen will help you with that. We’ve got OEM parts as well as tires, and we’re always willing to help you out.

What Causes Tire Tread Wear? 

Different patterns of wear on your tread in Kearney indicate different issues with your vehicle:

• Inner & Outer Tread Wear: Also known as “toe wear” or “camber wear,” excess wear on the inner or outer part indicates that your tires are misaligned.
• Center Wear: The tire probably has too much air in it. Check your owner’s manual for the correct PSI. 
• Edge Wear: Under-inflation is likely what’s wrong. 
• Cupping Wear: Cupping wear is a diagonal scalloping of the tire. This means that something is wrong with your suspension system, meaning you should schedule a service appointment with us.
• Patchy Wear: If the tread wear on your tires is patchy, that means they’re probably out of balance, and it’s time to see a mechanic.

Tips for Getting Long-Lasting Tires 

You’ll get the most out of your Bellevue tires by incorporating the following things into your regular maintenance schedule:

• Check Your Tire Pressure Monthly – Tires can lose up to a pound per square inch of air pressure each month. It’s best to keep them at the correct levels using your tire pressure monitoring system, or TPMS. In the winter, they could lose pressure while in the summer, they could gain pressure.
• Rotate Your Tires Every 5,000 Miles – Tires don’t wear evenly, especially if you’ve got an AWD vehicle. Rotating the tires allows the ones working the hardest to catch a quick break.
• Get Your Tires Balanced – Once your tires are rotated, you should also have them balanced. An uneven distribution of weight means you will create uneven wear.
• Check the Vehicle Alignment Twice Yearly – If your wheels are misaligned, they’ll wear out a lot faster. This is easy for you to figure out because the steering wheel may shake. This could happen over time, or if you hit the edge of a curb or a pothole suddenly. Check for the signs regularly.

Have Your Tires Checked at Schworer Volkswagen

No matter if you need new tires, or you’re just looking to keep up with the maintenance of your current tires, we can help you with that at Schworer Volkswagen. When you’re ready to bring your vehicle in for a service appointment, we suggest you check out our service specials to make your trip a little less pricey. Contact us today!