Auto Maintenance – Your Guide to Tire Life

Have you ever wondered what the secret is to gaining 75k or more miles out of your current set of tires? Surprisingly, the answer is as simple as keeping up with routine tire care and maintenance. But what services are most important? Stick with us today as we give you our guide to two of the best. Also, schedule your tire rotation and tire balance at Quick Lane San Antonio near Alamo Heights, TX, to get started with your auto care.

But First… What Is a Tire Rotation?

If you’ve ever looked at your car’s basic maintenance schedule, you’ve likely heard about this service—but what is actually happening here? In short, a tire rotation is when our technicians switch the positions of your front and rear tires. The reason for this service is that most vehicles put more wear on the front set of tires when compared to the rear since your vehicle typically leans forward and puts more pressure on your front tires when you brake. Also, your engine and drivetrain type can put extra wear on a set of tires depending on where power is directed (front-wheel drive vehicles go to the front while rear-wheel drive vehicles typically put more pressure on the rear set). How often is a tire rotation service recommended? As a rule of thumb, we’d say every 7,500 miles to help keep your wear at a minimum.

When you get a tire rotation, you effectively even out the wear of your tires, which assists you with gripping to the road better, helping reduce your odds of a hydroplane or general slipping. Also, by limiting the wear on a set of tires, you reduce your risk of a blowout on the go, which helps you avoid one of the most dangerous situations you can find when behind the wheel. Keep in mind a tire rotation reduces drag, which leads to less engine work, meaning this service can help you gain a few extra miles per gallon, which can assist with boosted savings by the end of the year.

Finding Balance on the Road – Schedule a Tire Balance

Next, you’ll want to consider a tire balance—which does as the name implies—you balance the weight of your tire and your wheel to help them work together for a safer and more efficient drive. This service is done by using a balancing machine to distribute weight across your tires—don’t worry, our technicians are skilled in this service.

Much like a tire rotation, the balancing service helps you boost your gas mileage while
improving your safety since your tires bald at a slower rate. As far as when you need this
maintenance, we’d say every 5,000 – 7,500 miles is a good idea—but if you feel rough vibrating as you cruise, you’ll want to schedule a tire balance ASAP.

Save Your Tires: Start Near Sequin

Are you ready to help maximize your tire life span? Schedule your tire rotation and balance service today at Quick Lane San Antonio, your local service center near New Braunfels, TX, to help you gain more mileage in your tires while boosting your safety. Don’t forget to also explore our service specials to see how you can claim massive savings when you need tire service—and that’s only the beginning of how we work our hardest for you.