Tire Maintenance Tips for National Tire Safety Week

WESTLAND, Mich.–– May 29th through June 4th marks a week all drivers should celebrate. This past week has been all about tire safety. Because your vehicle's tires are one of its biggest safety components, taking care of them is essential! Not only does taking care of your tires properly keep you safe on the road, but it can help you save money, too by extending the life of your tires. We've got some tire maintenance tips for National Tire Safety Week for you to follow this season and beyond.

1. Keep your tires properly inflated

Checking your tires regularly for proper inflation is essential. Having air pressure that's too high will result in longer stopping distances and excess bounce because less of your tire is touching the ground. Having air pressure that's too low will result in your car working harder to move, therefore your vehicle will use more gas and your tires could wear prematurely due to excess friction. You can find the recommended air pressure or psi for your tires in your owner's manual or on the sticker on the inside of your driver's side door. Keep in mind, temperature can affect the air pressure in your tires so pay attention when the weather changes.

2. Rotate and balance your tires 

Your tires will naturally wear differently depending on where they are at on your car, how you drive, how your tires are aligned, etc. Having uneven tread wear can result in you buying tires more often! Even tread wear on all tires is ideal because it'll give your car enough grip on the road to stop when you need to. You can accomplish this by rotating your tires every other oil change and having your tires balanced when needed.

3. Don't overload your vehicle

Each vehicle and set of tires can only handle so much weight before potential damage. Tires that are overloaded with weight can become too hot when in use and are at risk of blowing out on the road. You can typically find this information in your owner's manual.

4. Check your tires regularly

Simply visually inspecting your tires by checking their tread with a penny, looking for cracks or bulges, and looking for nails or other foreign objects that may have penetrated the tire can save you a headache. Seeing low tread, or any other irregularities can mean your safety is at risk on the road, so make sure to get your vehicle in as soon as possible for an inspection.


At North Brothers Ford we want you to stay safe on the road with these tire maintenance tips for National Tire Safety Week. If you see any of these symptoms, need help inspecting your tires, or need a new set of tires, we'd be happy to help and get you back on the road safe in no time! In fact, we have a tread spec machine that inspects the tread and pressure of your tire in detail when you simply drive over it. We'll show you how your tires are doing individually and give you steps to help keep them in great shape.

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North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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