Tire Maintenance Guide

Since most tires are rated to last 40,000 to 60,000 miles, the average driver needs new tires every three to six years. In North Carolina, you also know that you need vehicle safety inspections, including tire safety checks. Keeping your tires inflated to the recommended PSI and conducting regular tire maintenance will keep you driving safely and comfortably. You can get tire service with a low price guarantee near Lafayette at Lafayette Ford.

Why Get Regular Tire Service?

Keeping your tires inflated to the recommended PSI is always the best choice for any vehicle. Although you can occasionally get short-term improved fuel economy from over-inflating tires, the uneven wear patterns caused by overinflation can reduce the useful life of your tires by 50%.

Although checking your tires for the right pressure only takes a short time, the NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) has conducted studies that show that only 19% of drivers regularly check their tires. You can find out the right pressure for your tires by checking a sticker on the inside of your driver’s side door. Alternatively, you can consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual if you are still driving on the same tires that came with your car when it was new.

How Do You Know If You Need Tire Service?

Driving and auto experts AAA say that drivers should check their tire pressure every two weeks, or more often if you do a lot of in-town driving or frequently drive on rough roads.

It’s also important to check your tires for tread depth and even wear. The North Carolina Consumer’s Council says, “Your tires are your most critical safety component and are also one of the things most likely to cause you to fail a safety inspection.” If your tires have less than 2/32 of an inch of tread, you will fail the state safety inspection. At this tread depth, your tires are officially “bald” and hazardous.

One way to check tire tread depth is with a quarter. Take a quarter and push it into the tread of your tire with George Washington’s head facing down. If part of his head is covered, you have enough tread. If you can see above his head, you are at less than 4/32” of tread: time to look for new tires.

When you check your tires safety, you can also check for other problems, including:

• Uneven tread wear
• Cracked or damaged sidewalls
• Nails or other metal objects
• Degraded or discolored rubber

You can make sure you’ll pass the state safety inspection and also keep driving comfortably by keeping an eye on your tires.

Making Tires Last Longer

Not only do you need to make sure you can pass vehicle inspection in North Carolina, you can extend the life of your tires through regular tire service. Rotating your tires and checking for any problems on a regular basis extends tire life. Find tire service near Lafayette at Lafayette Ford.

Buying Your Tires At A Dealership

Lafayette Ford offers sixteen major brands of tire, including Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Uniroyal, Hankook, Continental, General Tire, Pirelli®

Bridgestone, Firestone, Yokohama®, Toyo®, Nitto® and Falken.

Lafayette Ford uses Motorcraft and other OEM parts. They have the right equipment and trained technicians that can perform any tire service that you need.

Tire Rotation And Inspection Near Hot Springs

Get your tires inspected and rotated at Lafayette Ford. The dealership also offers discounts and service specials on a regular basis. Make an appointment for tire service, including rotation and inspection. You can also be eligible for rebates on tires and other special offers through the FordPass® Rewards program.

Lowest Price Guarantee On Tires At Lafayette Ford

If you’re looking for new tires in and around Fayetteville, Lafayette Ford has a low price guarantee for any new tire you buy from their dealership. Lafayette Ford will refund 110% of the difference in price If you find the same tire anywhere else for less within 30 days.

Service Department At Lafayette Ford

Visit the Lafayette Ford service department, which is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Lafayette Ford is family owned and operated and takes pride in providing fast, honest service at a fair price. The dealership’s Tire Center can quickly locate the right tires for your vehicle.

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