Care for your car tires like an expert with these simple tips

Do you think you take good care of your car tires? Even with the best intentions, it can sometimes be easy to miss certain things. However, taking good care of your tires is essential - it'll make them last longer (so you don't have to pay to replace them as often), and it'll also put you at a lower risk for flat tires, blowouts, and other repairs and issues. Toyota of Orlando is here with tips straight from the experts on how to care for your car tires like a pro. 

6 car tire care tips from Toyota of Orlando 

Tip #1: Take care of your spare tire
It's easy to forget your spare tire, especially if it's not in your sight on a regular basis. Since most spares are in the trunk or cargo area, you run the risk of forgetting that it's there until you need it. However, you should extend your car tire care to you spare tire as well. Routinely check the air pressure, tread depth, and overall condition to ensure it's ready to go when you need it! 

Tip #2: Routinely check your tire pressure 
You should routinely check the tire pressure on all of your car tires according to our Orlando Toyota service techs. Check the PSI to ensure they're inflated to the proper level; this will help you achieve the traction and fuel efficiency you're supposed to get. You can find the right PSI on the doorjamb of the driver's side or in your owner's manual. 

Tip #3: Do the penny test 
When was the last time you checked your tread depth? Tread helps you grip the road and provides you with traction, so if it's too low, you can lose control of your vehicle (especially in rainy or snowy conditions). Toyota of Orlando recommends that you regularly check your tread depth with a penny. Put the penny into the tire tread so Abe Lincoln's head is facing down - if you can see the top of his head, your tread is too low and you need new tires. 

Tip #4: Schedule regular tire rotations
Tire rotations ensure that your car tires wear evenly (so you don't have to replace or repair them as often). Our Orlando car tire techs will rotate the front tires to the back, and the left tires to the right. This way, they all wear at the same rate. You should schedule routine tire rotations with our techs - let them get you on a schedule today! 

Tip #5: Don't ignore issues and put off repairs 
If you sense that you have issues with your car tires or know that you need repairs, don't put them off. Leaving repairs for too long can only create more issues and more expensive repairs. Schedule service and repairs when they're needed to avoid spending more down the road! 

Tip #6: Adjust your driving habits 
In order to provide expert car care, you should start with your driving habits! Drive carefully, avoiding potholes and rough road whenever you can. You should also try not to drive around construction sites if you can help it as they're usually cluttered with nails, screws, and other sharp debris that could damage your tires. 

Schedule service at Toyota of Orlando

Let us help you care for your tires - call our Orlando Toyota service center today at (407) 298-0001 to schedule service! We're open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall.