Learn How to Take the Best Care of Your Tires From Shingle Springs Subaru

The tires on your Subaru are integral to both performance and safety, so it pays to know exactly what kind of shape they're in. At Shingle Springs Subaru, we want to help you extend the life of your tires so that you get the most out of your driving experience. We've put together some helpful tips and tricks that will equip you to not only take the best possible care of your tires, but that will help you recognize when it's time for a new set.

What Can I Do to Help My Tires Last Longer?

The simplest thing that you can do to ensure you're getting the most out of your tires is to keep them properly inflated. Modern vehicles feature a tire pressure monitoring system that can alert you if any of your tires are improperly inflated but it pays to keep a pressure gauge in the car as a failsafe. Recommended pressures for your tires can be found easily. Learn what they are and check the pressures of your tires regularly. Correct any pressures that are too low or too high immediately. A great way to ensure that your tires will wear as evenly as possible is to have them rotated according to a recommended schedule. Each time you have your oil changed is a good rule of thumb. Finally, be sure that your wheels are aligned properly. If an inspection shows that an alignment is necessary, don't wait. Have it done immediately.

Will I Know When it's Time to Get a New Set of Tires?

A simple Lincoln-head penny can tell you all you need to know about the tread on your tires. Place the penny in between the treads of your tires with the top of Lincoln's head facing the tire. The more of Lincoln's head the tread covers up, the more tread life that tire has. If you can see Lincoln's head when you perform this test, it's likely time to replace your tires. Other, more extreme, factors that mean you need new tires include visible steel belts or cracks in the rubber.

Have Your Subaru Serviced By the Experts at Shingle Springs Subaru 

Helping you take great care of your Subaru is what we do best at Shingle Springs Subaru! Our state-of-the-art service facility is staffed by factory trained technicians who know your Subaru best, inside and out. We insist on using genuine Subaru parts, fluids and filters when we work on your vehicle, the same products you'll find at great prices in our on-site parts department. Check out our service information pages to learn more about what we can do for you and then feel free to schedule your next service visit online. We're located at 4045 Wild Chaparral Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682. We look forward to helping you get the most out of your Subaru at Shingle Springs Subaru!