Tips From a Dependable Towing Service

Preparing Tires for Your Summer Drive!

Before you gun the engine and prepare to head out for your summer road trip, make sure you are ready and all your car’s tires are in good working order, so you can have a stress-free and safe drive. If not, you might be left in the hands of a towing service. The following are some helpful tips for car tire preparation to help you have an easy and safe drive:

Tire Pressure Check

Make sure all of your tires are properly inflated and check that they are at the recommended psi by the manufacturer. If they are not, inflate them to the manufacturer’s recommendations and then check again. While driving, if the tires lose pressure, you will feel a soft bump or vibration, and if they lose air suddenly, you will feel a harder bump or vibration. If this does not happen and you have recently filled your tires, you may have a leak somewhere in your system and need a new tire!

Tire Tread Depth

Tires should be checked for tread depth and alignment before you drive. If they are not, you could be putting yourself, your passengers, and your car at risk. align your tires to the left front and right rear, and the front left and right. Then, check the tread depth, which should range from 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations. If the tire is more than 3/8 of an inch deep, it is time to replace them!

Flat Tires

If you have a flat tire, something could be preventing you from changing it, or you could be putting too much strain on your spare. If you have a spare tire, you should take it out and inspect it for any dents, cracks, or damage. If everything looks fine, put your car in gear, and start it. If it starts and you can still drive your car, pull over and assess the situation. If your car starts and the flat tire still shows signs of damage, you need to make sure you have the right spare and tire!

To help prepare for your summer trip, have a dependable towing service ready to help you out when the need arises. In Morgantown, PA, Kenny's Towing is the towing company you can rely on. For more details about our services, don’t hesitate to call (610) 255-7325 today.

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