Thursday, February 9, 2012

How To Extend The Life Of Your Falken Tires

By Juan S. Xiong


Your Falken tires will last you a long time as long as you are willing to take proper care of them. When you take into consideration the amount of cash it takes to get a new set, you realize the importance of making them last as long as possible.

When it comes to owners of classic cars or any vehicle that may be in storage for a long time, keeping down on dry rot is essential. This can be done by decreasing the amount of UV light that comes in contact with the tire, as well as keeping them dry and clean. If you plan to keep your car parked for a while, consider parking it indoors or putting a car cover over it that also covers the tires. Also, routinely clean the wheels with a tire-safe degreaser and a soft wheel brush.

Tire inflation is critical for any vehicles that you are driving on a daily basis, whether it's your work truck or the family minivan. Both over and under inflated tires run the risk of causing a serious accident and affect vehicle performance, including fuel economy. Your car or truck's guide will have the specified PSI listed within, so look for that information and inflate your tires accordingly, checking monthly and before long rides. Any tire on vehicles that have been parked for a long while will have sustained a lot of changes in pressure with temperature changes, so it is important that you check the tire pressure before you drive it very far.

The dimensions of your tire are extremely important, so you have to be sure you get the right size anytime you get a new set. You should only have a tire switched out with one that is the same size as the rest of those presently on the vehicle.

Finally, take the time out to get your tires rotated by a professional mechanic every 7,000 miles. This is an easy procedure that can be performed at many of the same places that offer clients oil change service and will help to greatly extend the life of the car.

In addition to properly caring for your Falken tires, always be sure that you replace them as needed. There are several telltale signs that your tire may have reached its limit, like low tread, a bumpy ride, or any noticeable lumps or exposed threads. It is quite possible to get a good deal of additional mileage out of a well kept tire, but you should never use a tire past the time or mileage noted by the company that manufactures said tire.




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