The Do's and Don'ts in Changing Tires

When your tires get damaged or shredded, replacing them can be costly.
Apart from increasing the life span of your tires, periodic tire rotation and regular car maintenance provide the following benefits:

·   Even wearing is ensured – The natural course for tires is to wear unevenly and the difference is most notable in the front tires compared to rear tires. Regular rotation keeps this from happening fast.

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​​· Experience safe and smooth driving – With its tires evenly wearing, your car will maintain good balance and smooth movement.

·   You save money – Drivers who have their tires regularly rotated are saved from frequent replacements. This is one secret to keeping car expenses at bay.

·   There’s decreased vibration and noise – Those who visit car maintenance shops at regular intervals are the ones kept from suffering annoying vibrations and sounds.

·   It will keep you from harm’s way – Replacement is needed when you know there’s no longer enough friction between the car and the road. If it takes a long time for you to put the car to a stop on an even ground and you have trouble keeping the car stationary on a slope, it’s time to replace your tire/s. Plus, a car that you cannot completely control is as good as a bike with no wheels.

The Dos of Tire Change:
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·   Do it in an open space – Tire replacement shops devote a large space where they conduct changing of their client’s tires. Follow suit. A larger space allows for easy movements and easy placements of tools.

·   Do place the jack where it should be positioned – Before it even happens, consult your car’s manual to know where exactly on the car should the jack be placed.

·   Do apply the brakes – You don’t want the car to move at any time while replacing. Never forget this.

The Don’ts of Tire Change:

·   Don’t jack up the car before loosening the nuts – Not only is this dangerous, but the tire will also just simply spin in the air and you will have a hard time loosening the nuts. The sensible thing to do is have the ground give you the friction needed for loosening the nuts.

·   Don’t take the jack’s quality for granted – A lot of jack-related injuries and deaths have occurred because of ill-constructed jacks. Make sure that you put the jack in its proper place to prevent the vehicle from slipping off it.

·   Don’t ever forget to get the spare tire off first – It is easier to get the spare out of the car’s hatch or trunk if it is located at a comfortable level. If you do this after the car has been raised, you will have to deal with the added height and perhaps expose yourself to danger because of uncomfortable body positioning.

Meyers Auto Parts: Reliable Help on the Road

Probably the best thing you can do for yourself and your car is to make sure you have people you can count on in times of emergencies. If you find yourself stranded along a lonely highway, play it safe and call Meyers Auto Parts at (702) 431-8000 so they can change your tire for you. Additionally, you can rely on them for advice on tire rotation and car maintenance. Inquire more about their services at https://www.meyersautoparts.com/contact-us.html.