Ram Truck Tire Care: Ensuring Safety and Performance

Your three or four-ton pickup is held to the road by its tires. As such, the condition of your tires directly impacts your safety and many other aspects of vehicle performance. Following good RAM tire maintenance, as outlined below, will keep your truck running smoothly and securely for its longest possible lifespan, no matter how hard it has to work.

 

Check Tire Pressure Every Month

Air pressure inside tires must be kept at the precise PSI recommended in your owner’s manual. As tire pressure tends to gradually decrease, it’s important to check the PSI of each tire once a month and add air as required. You might also find the PSI a little high one day, in which case some air needs to be released.

 

Have Your Tires Rotated Frequently

As the weight varies in different parts of your truck, your tires may wear down unevenly over time. If tires become too uneven, they pose a safety hazard and also wear out faster. You can combat uneven tire wear with regular rotations; twice a year is usually a good interval.

 

Measure and Correct Tire Alignment

Your daily driving may sometimes require taking your RAM over rough tracks or off-road terrain. These uneven road surfaces like slowly push tires out of their original alignment. Even very slightly misaligned tires could hinder your handling and traction, so it’s advisable to have your tire alignment measured twice a year and realigned when needed.

 

Replace Tires Promptly When the Time Comes

The lifespan of truck tires varies considerably depending on the type of tire, how much pressure you put your tires under, and the quality of your maintenance. The key is to keep a close eye on your tires with regular inspections. That way, you’ll always know when it’s time for replacements and reduce the risk of a skid or blowout.

 

Keep a close eye on the tread depths, which wear down steadily through use. When it comes to trucks, the minimum legal tread depth for tires on steering wheels or any front tires in the US is 4/32 of an inch, and 2/32 of an inch for the other tires. When your tires near this level of shallowness, have them replaced. Also, watch out for signs of damage which might mean a tire is no longer safe to use.

 

Book Routine RAM Tire Maintenance

When you schedule regular tire maintenance with us, you lessen the risk of accidentally neglecting your tires. During routine rotations and tire alignments, we can also inspect each tire for signs of trouble and let you know how much longer they’re likely to last.

 

Book your next tire rotation today at Cunningham Chrysler of Edinboro in Edinboro, PA. For over 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to supporting the area’s drivers, providing top-notch trucks, cars, maintenance services, and customer care.

 

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