You’ve invested in affordable, quality Sailun tires. Now what? To make the most of your tire lifespan, our team has put together the top nine best practices to keep your all-weather tires in good condition for as long as possible. Together, let’s make sure your tires go the distance.
9 best practices from Sailun to maximize tire lifespan
- Keep the pressure up
Maintaining the correct tire inflation pressure is key to maximizing tire lifespan. Our experts recommend you check the pressure of your all-season tires at least once a month. It’s also a good idea to check in when tires are cold (before driving on them) and before departing on long trips.
When your tires are underinflated, it can build excess heat within the tire, leading to handling issues and rapid wear out. The correct tire pressure is found on a label in the car, typically on the driver’s door.
- Rotate your tires
Did you know that tires wear differently depending on their placement on your vehicle? If you make more right turns than left, or bump the rear right side while parking, the tire wear rate will vary. Tire rotation can alleviate these differences.
Rotate your tires right to left, front to back, and diagonally to extend tire lifespan. Rotating your all-weather tires is recommended every 5,000 miles.
- Skip the donuts
This one’s self-explanatory. If you enjoy squealing your all-season tires with sudden takeoffs and sharp donuts, the rubber will wear rapidly. If you want to extend your tires’ lifespan, drive carefully and avoid potholes.
- Balance your tires
After a period of driving, your tires can become off-balance without the driver noticing a massive difference. No matter the vehicle, every tire has a spot that is just a little bit heavier, leading to uneven wear. It’s a good idea to have your tires balanced at the same time you get them rotated to get the most out of your tire life.
- Quick change winter tires
One of the most effective ways to extend your tires lifespan is removing winter tires once the roads are clear. The pliable rubber and slits that make your winter tires great at handling snow and ice will also cause intensive wear and tear on clear roads. Quick change to your summer or all-season tires as soon as cold weather passes to extend the lifespan of your winter tires.
- Align your tires
If you hit a barrier or pothole, your tires can be bumped out of alignment. If your vehicle begins drifting or your steering wheel starts shaking, this is a telltale sign of an alignment problem. Getting your tires aligned bi-annually is an important practice to protect tire wear and better your fuel efficiency. A badly misaligned vehicle can cause extensive damage to your tire lifespan.
- Use the right tires for your lifestyle
Tires come in all shapes and sizes. A great way to maintain your tires’ lifespan is by purchasing the right tire for the job. A few options include touring, performance, track, summer, all-terrain, all-purpose, trail, mid-terrain, sport, winter, or all-weather tires. Understanding the type of tire your vehicle needs for its unique driving conditions and environment is crucial to extending your tire lifespan.
- Don’t let your tires go bald
A tire is considered worn out when the tread-wear bars appear flush with the tread at the bottom of the groove. This indicates there’s only 2/32 inch remaining. For safety, we recommend shopping for new tires well before then. A great way to gauge tread life is by inserting a quarter into the groove. If half the quarter is visible, it’s time to shop for new tires.
- Trust the experts
Our experts at Sailun Tires want you to get the maximum tire lifespan out of your new purchase. Alignment, balancing, and tire rotations are all great maintenance services that will help your tires go the distance.
Extend your Sailun tire lifespan
Less overhead, longer trips, and lower costs are a few of the many benefits of taking care of your all-weather tires. Stop by your local tire shop and let our experts guide you through a variety of high-quality and affordable tire options!