Nissan’s Tire Care Protocol: Safety and Performance on the Road

 

Getting all the necessary tire maintenance at your Vancouver, WA, Nissan dealer is a really important part of being a vehicle owner. Not only does taking care of your tires make them last longer, but it makes them safer, too. When your tires have enough tread that grips the ground evenly, you have enough traction to brake safely and tackle corners with ease.

Tire Care Protocol at Your Nissan Dealership: Safety and Performance on the Road

Checking Your Tread Wear

If your tires don’t have at least 2/32 of an inch of tread, then they’re not road-safe and you need a fresh set of tires. This is incredibly important, as your tires need enough tread to grip the road as securely as possible while driving. It’s especially important to have enough tread on wet roads, as the more tread you have, the safer cornering and braking becomes in all situations.

Getting Your Tires Rotated

To fully grip the road as effectively as possible, your tires need to have worn down evenly all across their surface. However, they can’t always do that because different tires and different parts of the tires wear down at different speeds. Getting a tire rotation every 5,000 to 8,000 miles helps prevent the tires from wearing down unevenly so they can grip the road and, as an extra benefit, last longer.

Keeping Your Wheels Aligned

Your wheels, and therefore your tires, should be angled straight and in line with the middle line of your vehicle. However, over time, they move out of this alignment and may begin to tilt in or out or be angled to the left or right. This needs to be rectified regularly, so make sure you always visit the dealership at least once a year, so your tires can be checked and the wheels can be aligned.

Ensuring Your Wheels Are Balanced

Making sure the wheels are balanced is a very important part of tire installation. This is why every new set of tires you get should be installed by a professional. Having the tires balanced means the car will put an even amount of pressure across all of the tires, preventing issues with handling the vehicle.

Maintaining the Right Tire Pressure

Maintaining the right tire pressure is one of the most important aspects of driving, and you need to keep track of it often. Check your tire pressure once a month when the tires are cool, such as in the morning before driving anywhere, and make sure the pressure is always within the range recommended in your owner’s manual. Underinflated tires are prone to blowouts and irregular tread wear, while overinflated tires are more prone to damage,

Come to Alan Webb Nissan in Vancouver, WA to keep on top of your tire care. Schedule service on our website any time you need to.

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