After packing up your Jeep for a fun day of off-roading, it can be heartbreaking to discover that one of your tires is flat. As you cancel your trip and prepare to deal with this inconvenience, you start to think about how you could have avoided this situation. You can be better prepared in the future if you know these four tips for taking care of your Jeep’s tires.
One thing you can do to prevent a flat is to check your tire pressure regularly. In fact, this is one of the things you should do to maintain your Jeep after off-roading. When you check your pressure to see if it is too low or too high, you can prevent your tire from wearing unevenly and lower your risk of a flat.
Another tip for taking care of your Jeep’s tires is to have them rotated regularly. Usually, the front two tires of your Jeep will wear out much faster than the rear tires. However, when you have your tires rotated, you ensure that they will wear evenly and last much longer on your vehicle.
As you drive your Jeep over bumps and potholes, its wheels can become misaligned, which can also cause more wear on your tires. It can cause other problems for you, including low fuel efficiency and a decrease in the ability to handle your vehicle. You should have your wheels checked immediately if you discover that the alignment is off or have it looked at every 6,000 miles.
You also can keep a close eye on the life of your tires by checking the tread yourself. One of the most common ways to do it is with the famous penny test, in which you place a penny into the groove of the tread with Abraham Lincoln’s head upside down.
If you cannot see Lincoln’s head after you place the penny in the groove, you do not need to change the tire. If you can see it, it’s time to get the tire replaced.
By taking better care of your tires, you can avoid surprise blowouts or flats that may ruin your plans. That will allow you to spend more time on the road and less time taking your vehicle to a mechanic.
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