How Do You Care for Your Tires?

Are you wondering how to get the most mileage out of your new tires while also helping your vehicle cruise in peak condition? The secret starts with routine tire maintenance, as a few simple actions (some you take at home) can help you add years to your tire life. Stick with us today as we walk you through the basics—and schedule your tire maintenance at Quick Lane San Antonio near Converse, TX.

Get Started at Home: Routine Tire Care

Did you know you could start on your tire maintenance now before visiting us? To begin, routinely look at your tires to help ensure you don’t need a replacement—especially since you won’t want to wait until your tires are completely bald. Start by looking at your tread depth—for an easy trick, pull out a penny and insert the copper coin head-first into your tire grooves—can you see the top of Honest Abe’s head? Then you’ll want a new set of tires. Next, look for damage like cracks in the sidewall or for bulges and blisters—if prolonged, these issues can cause a blowout on the road.

Next, try to keep your tire pressure topped off. While it’s easy to ignore the indicator on your instrument cluster, under-inflated tires can lead to uneven wear, which causes awkward
braking, reduces your mpg, and in some cases, can even lead to a blowout. For more details, check your vehicle’s manual.

What Can We Do for Your Tires?

On top of the obvious replacement and balancing, we’re also here to help prolong your tire life—and one of the best places to start is with tire rotation maintenance every 5,000-8,000 miles. This simple procedure helps your tires wear evenly, which not only enhances their lifespan but also assists you in boosting your fuel economy, braking power, and much more. Next, every 2-3 years, schedule a wheel alignment to help enhance your steering power, boost your suspension, and help you cruise straight (or where the wheel is pointed). Plus, a wheel alignment helps your tires wear evenly, which, as we mentioned, can even boost your fuel economy.

Where’s the Best Place in San Antonio for Tire Maintenance?

Do you want to help maximize your safety, exhilaration, and fuel economy? Schedule your tire maintenance today at Quick Lane San Antonio near Schertz, TX. On top of the grade-A Quick Lane service, we also offer service specials to help you save massively during your next auto maintenance. Plus, your needs always rank first with us, so feel free to ask about when you’ll need your next set of tires or for more details about how a service like a rotation can enhance
your rides.