You finally purchase your dream car after many long hours and efforts, and all you want to do now is stare at it constantly. Whether you purchase a Mercedes Benz C Class, Mercedes E Class, or the ferocious Mercedes AMG, you will always want to drive your cherished asset on the streets to attract commuters’ attention.
Nevertheless, tremendous wealth and power also come with great responsibilities. Maintaining your luxury vehicle’s tire will help you avoid future expenses that will be more costly. Below, Al Zaabi Autocare will share 5 useful tips for luxury car tire maintenance.
Tips for Luxury Car Maintenance
Here are a few techniques to maintain your luxury car’s tires:
Maintain Correct Tire Pressure
The proper tire pressure must be checked and maintained as it is the most crucial component of tire maintenance. You can find the recommended tire pressure in your owner’s manual.
Continuous driving causes tires to lose air pressure, which needs to be replaced roughly every month. Every two weeks, check the pressure in all four tires. The best time to do this is in the morning when the air is cold.
Additionally, you should monitor the PSI level of the spare wheel monthly. Nitrogen can also be used to fill your tires, which only require inspection every two months.
Wheel Alignment
The alignment of the wheel is more closely related to the suspension, which, in turn, affects the tires of the vehicle. After traveling on bumpy roads, tarmac, potholes, and other obstacles for some time, a car’s alignment becomes uneven.
The wheel’s components are readjusted by aligning it, allowing the tires to roll parallel to one another and maintain their perpendicularity to the ground. Wheel unbalancing causes the tire to lose weight and become uneven from the side, which causes unequal wear and tear.
It is, however, possible to rectify the wheel alignment problem and extend the life of your tires by adding small amounts of weight.
Rotate Tires
Rotating your tires helps to prevent uneven tire wear. By extending the life of your tires and giving you a smoother, safer ride, routine tire rotation can help you save money. With front-wheel drive vehicles, the front tires experience greater wear and tear than the rear ones.
When to rotate the tires on your car will be specified in your manual. Make sure to identify if the tires are directional or non-directional. Both rotate using different techniques. If you have a spare tire that is full size, you could rotate it with the other tires and use the one that is the most worn out as a spare.
Treads On the Tire
When the tire is new, familiarize yourself with the tread so you can detect wear and tear more easily when it occurs. If the treads are uneven, be cautious, as you may be able to cut your hand on the exposed wire under the frame.
The presence of worn treads on the outer edges of the tire indicates that it is underinflated, whereas worn treads on the center indicate that it is overinflated. Wear-and-tear tires are also prone to punctures, leaks, and blowouts.
There are limit marks on newer tires, which indicate that the tires are completely worn out and should be replaced.
Wheel Bolts
The purpose of wheel bolts is to secure the wheels to the ground. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are typically responsible for ensuring that the wheel bolts are of the correct size. All you need to do is ensure that the bolts are the correct size.
Long bolts may negatively impact the suspension of the car, while short bolts may cause the wheel to pop out. If you frequently drive on bad roads, your rims may bend or crack.
While steel rims can be bent with a simple hammer and dye, this method does not work for alloy rims. The alloy wheel will have to be replaced if it is bent.
Bonus Tips for Tire Maintenance
Below are two bonus tips for you to ensure tire maintenance:
Pay Attention to Your Spare Tire
The spare tire is not different from the rest of your car’s tires. Once every 30 days or before a long trip, check for possible damage, such as cuts, punctures, or tread wear.
In many cases, the spare tire is of a different size from the other tires on the vehicle. When using a spare tire during an emergency, most car manufacturers advise not exceeding 60-80 kph. For the same size spare tire, you can use it as you would a regular tire, but make sure you bolt it down securely.
The temporary tire should be replaced with another tire of the same size and construction when it is time to replace it. When rotating your tires, remember to include your spare if it is the same size as the others. It is also important to ensure that new tires have the load index as specified in the manufacturer’s manual when buying them.
Tire Bulging is a Safety Hazard
The tires are composed of ply and rubber. Glue is used to adhere the rubber to the ply, which provides strength. When a major impact occurs, the sturdy sidewall of the tire becomes weak due to damage to its structural integrity.
As a result, the rubber is separated from the plies, which allows the air to escape. The air then forms a bulge. Your tires are no longer safe for use when they have a bulge, so it is best to have them replaced.
Maintaining these minor details will go a long way towards extending the life of your tires, saving you money on Tire Replacement, increasing your mileage, enhancing your driving experience, and, most importantly, ensuring your safety and the safety of other road users.
So, it is important to have car tire maintenance from a professional auto shop. At Al Zaabi Autocare, we have a team of experts to assist you with quality work. Schedule your car for tire maintenance today, or give us a call.
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