Uneven tread wear is a bigger problem than you might realize because it means your tires are going to wear out faster overall than they should. Here’s what Brown Automotive Repair wants you to be aware of when it comes to prevent uneven tread wear.
Suspension Problems
The suspension connects the steering system to the wheels and impacts how well the tires function. If you’re having trouble with the suspension, that creates problems elsewhere, including with the tires. Often you’ll notice that you’re having more trouble controlling the car and its movements, which may cause the tires to start wearing unevenly because you’re fighting the handling issues. The whole situation just worsens over time.
Overdue Wheel Services
You may be tempted to ignore wheel and tire services, like alignments and wheel balancing. However, it’s a bad idea to do so because these services are part of what helps to ensure that your tires wear as evenly as possible. Take a quick look through the owner’s manual at how often you really should get those services handled and see if there are other services you can get done at the same time to make the most of the time the car is in the shop.
Tire Inflation Problems
When your tires don’t have the right air pressure, so much can go wrong. That’s true whether the tires have too much air or not enough in them. The differences in inflation cause changes in how the surface of the tires is able to make contact with the road. Proper inflation means that the tire surface is meeting the road correctly, which then helps the tread to wear correctly also.
How You Drive
If you thought you were off the hook, that’s not the case, unfortunately. Every driver has unique driving habits that affect how the tires wear. If you’re driving faster than you should, that also means that you’re stopping sooner and harder than you should and that has a huge effect when it comes to treading wear. But it isn’t just speeding. How you load up your car and how you handle high traffic areas also make a difference.
Notice uneven tread wear on your car’s tires? Give us a call today at Brown Automotive Repair in Trussville, AL. We can assess the situation for you and get you back on the road with the right solution for your car’s needs.