Wheel Balancing
When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you’ll feel it in the steering wheel. If it’s a rear wheel you’ll feel it through your seat. To fix this, your technician at UPLAND AUTOMOTIVE INC puts weights on your wheels to balance them out.
That brings us to tire rotation. The front tires on a car or truck wear out faster than the rear tires. As they push through turns from Humble to Houston, the shoulders of the front tires wear down. So rotating front and rear tires allows them to all wear at about the same rate over the life of the tire.
Proper tire inflation will also help Houston folks’ tires last longer. Under-inflated tires wear more on the shoulder and may even overheat. This could cause tire damage or a blow out. Over-inflated tires wear too fast in the middle.
See your owner’s manual or ask your tech at UPLAND AUTOMOTIVE INC for your recommended tire rotation schedule. It’s usually every 5,000 to 8,000 miles.
Tires are pricey and they are one of the most important safety components on your vehicle. Take care of them and they’ll take care of you.
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