How to Make Truck Tires Last Longer

Do you hate the idea of losing all your money on truck tires? Do you want to put off tire replacement as long as you can?

Keeping your truck tires in good shape is crucial for the well-being of your truck. But truck tires are a common major expense, and they are very costly to replace.

If it's at all possible, you should try to protect your finances by making your vehicle tires last as long as you can. The good news is there several ways to make that happen. Here is your guide to making your vehicle tires last longer.

Rotate Your Truck Tires

You should be rotating your tires at least once a year. Your tires wear at different speeds, and steering puts frequent stress on your front tires. By rotating the tires you spread the wear more evenly, and in turn, you extend your tire life.

How often you rotate your tires depends on how much you drive. Every 5,000 to 7,000 miles is the standard rule for car tires. However, it's a good idea to rotate once a year regardless of mileage.

Maintain Tire Pressure

Maintaining tire pressure is crucial not only for your tire life but your own.

Aside from causing substantial wear, underinflated tires increase your risk of a serious accident by 300%. For example, water can build up between the tire and the road's surface which decreases the traction which could result in hydroplaning.

Improper tire pressure is a risk to the tire, the truck, and your own life. Keep the tires properly filled.

Check Tires Regularly

You should bring your truck in for regular inspections to check everything from traction to tire alignment. The latter is especially important since a mere tapping of a curb or running over a pothole can affect your alignment.

If you notice your steering is off-center or your truck is veering a little, take your truck in for an alignment check.

Drive Safely

This seems like a no-brainer, but there are easy mistakes you can make that can affect tire life. Accelerating too fast, speeding, and slamming the breaks too much can all take a serious toll on your tires. Drive sensibly and carefully to protect your tires as well as your life and those of others.

Get Top-Notch Tire Service

If you follow these tips, your truck tires will last much longer. Aside from saving you money, it will keep you and others on the road safe.

If you're in the Collegeville, Phoenixville, or Oaks area and you're having tire issues or any other auto issues, B&M Auto Repair and Towing is here to help.

We can handle any vehicle's needs, and we aim to make the process quick and easy for everyone involved.

Our up-to-date technology allows for a solid diagnostic on the first inspection so we can get to work solving the problem fast. Contact us today.