Jeep Tire Services Erie PA

At least once a month, walking around your rig and inspecting your tire's tread depth is a good idea. To gauge tread depth, all you need is a quarter. Next, put George Washington's head in between the tread grooves. If the top of his head is flush with the tread, you have about 4/32 inches of tread left, meaning you have some grip remaining for rainy, snowy, or muddy conditions. That's the time when you should start shopping for new tires. If you can see space above Washington's head, you may need to replace your tires immediately. There are many good tire choices, but the right one depends on your car, where you live, and your driving needs and style.

Tire rotation is changing tire positions to ensure that they wear evenly. A standard method of tire rotation is swapping tires on the front with those on the rear. Tires may also be changed side-to-side. Driving weres down the tread of your tires, but how the tires wear is essential as it can impact vehicle performance. Even wearing across tires is vital to prevent premature wearing of tires. Different tires wear differently due to what they were made to do. For example, front tires on a front-wheel-drive vehicle work harder for tasks such as accelerating, turning, and braking. Off-road tires tend to wear fast as they were made for ultimate traction, not longevity. Tire rotation spreads wear evenly among tires and extend the tread life. This results in a uniform tread depth on all four tires. When you do not rotate tires regularly, the front tires will wear out faster than the rear ones. As a result, one set of tires may wear faster than another. 

According to fueleconomy.gov, proper tire inflation can improve mileage by about 3.3 percent, whereas leaving them under-inflated can lower mileage by 0.4 percent for every PSI drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are also less likely to fail at high speeds. Under-inflated tires make for longer stopping distances and will skid longer on wet surfaces. Along with the other tire tips mentioned, keeping tire pressure accurate will decrease the issue of "bad wear patterns," where some tire parts can get worn down quickly. Good tire pressure also provides better handling in a vehicle. When the car cannot maintain traction on the road, driving generally gets more dangerous.

Whether in the tire repair or replacement market, certified service experts at Cunningham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can handle all your tire needs. To help streamline the tire shopping process, you can use our Tire Finder Tool to start shopping for tires. First, enter your vehicle's year, make, model, and tire size. Then you will see a list of all the available tires for your Jeep. If you are not sure what size tires your vehicle requires, you can look on the side of your tires. It's the combination of letters and numbers on your tire's side. Once you've selected the right set, please schedule an appointment at Cunningham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and allow one of our knowledgeable service members to assist you.