Tire Maintenance

Without proper maintenance, your tires could fail and cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Proper tire maintenance is not only critical to the safe operation of your vehicle, but will also improve fuel economy, extend tire life, provide better vehicle handling, help prevent avoidable breakdowns and collisions, and reduce exhaust emissions that contribute to environmental, health and climate change problems.

Your ride, handling, traction and safety is all affected by your vehicle’s tires. Tires are the critical connection between you and the pavement in all kinds of driving conditions. It is very crucial that you have your tires serviced regularly.

Why is it important?
To maintain the safety of you and others while driving
To maintain the longevity of your tire life
To make sure your vehicle drives to the best of its ability

Did you know?

When maintained regularly, proper tire rotation can improve gas mileage by more than 3%?

When it’s time to rotate your tires, you should also have the tires balanced.

Unbalanced wheels can cause rapid wear of shock absorbers and struts, and wheel balance can change as a result of normal tire wear.

If your car tends to veer left or right, you most likely have an alignment problem or require service. If so, you should take it in to be adjusted as soon as possible.

Maintenance Tips:
Accelerated or uneven tire wear may indicate an alignment problem. Have your vehicle’s alignment checked at least once a year.
Check the tire condition and inflation pressure regularly to maximize tire life and safety (about once a month).
Your tires should be rotated every 10,000 km.
When replacing your tires, it is highly recommended that you replace all four tires at the same time instead of the two front or two back tires.