Tire articles tagged with 'tire care'

Buying new tires is often a blow to every driver's budget, costing hundreds to even thousands of dollars. Every driver wants his tires to last as long as possible to make the investment worthwhile. Thus, proper care during the initial phase is imperative for ensuring future safety, performance, and tire longevity.

Every driver knows how important the correct pressure is in the tires of his vehicle. No mechanic gets tired of repeating that the pressure determines the good performance of the tires and the level of safety in various road conditions. However, we still observe a multitude of drivers who prefer to overinflate their tires. The main reason for that is that an overinflated tire provides less rolling resistance while in motion.

Each of us, as drivers, likes to see our vehicles clean and shiny. Visiting the car wash, at least for me, is like therapy because I can't wait to get behind the wheel of a fresh vehicle that still smells of cleaning chemicals. The tires are also treated with diverse chemicals in the cleaning process. They get such a fresh look that it looks like they just left the factory. However, certain beliefs circulate out there...