There are many steps you can take to ensure your luxury vehicle continues to perform its best. One of the most important of these is learning how to take care of your tires. Whether you drive an Aston Martin or a Rolls-Royce, taking care of your tires will not only help to keep you safer on the roads but will ensure your luxury vehicle performs its best and attains maximum fuel economy.
The Basics of Proper Tire Care
From the high performance tires on a Maserati to the touring tires on a Bentley, there are four very important factors you must consider with regard to getting the most out of your tires in terms of safety and longevity. Each of these plays an equal part and are your responsibility to keep an eye on and maintain on a regular basis. These are:
Tire Pressure: If you drive around Southwest Florida on tires that are under inflated, your tires will wear unevenly, can overheat, and can lead to loss of control resulting in potentially disastrous accidents.
Tread Wear: As the tires on your luxury vehicle begin to wear this can affect their ability to maintain their grip on the road, you should inspect the tread depth on a regular basis.
Tire Rotation: The best way to keep the tires on your Aston Martin or Bentley wearing evenly is to keep them rotated on a regular basis. Most tire manufacturers recommend you have your tires rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles.
Alignment: No matter whether you are driving a Rolls-Royce or a Maserati a single pothole can knock your front end of alignment. This can lead to uneven tire wear and a high risk of blowout and accidents.
Tips for Maintaining Your Luxury Vehicle’s Tires
Follow these tips to help you maintain your luxury vehicle’s tires and ensure you and those around you will be safe on the Florida roadways.
Checking Your Tire Pressures
You should always check the pressure in your vehicle’s tires when they are cold. You should do this at least once a month and before going on a long trip. If you have to drive to get to an air pump, check the pressure before you leave and adjust the final pressure setting to match what you recorded when you checked them cold. Always replace the valve stem cap when done to keep water and dirt out of the valve stem as this can cause leaks. Don’t forget to check the spare at the same time.
Checking Your Tread Wear
According to most state laws and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, you should replace the tires on your luxury vehicle when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. All of today’s tires have built-in wear bar indicators. When the tread on your tires is worn down to the point at which it is even with the wear bars, they should be replaced. You can also use a penny to check the tread. Place the coin into the tread with the top of Abe’s head pointed at the tire. If you can see the top of his head, your tires are worn out. This is also a good time to check for uneven wear and physical damage. Replace damaged tires to ensure you and your family will continue to be safe.
Rotating Your Tires
The main reason you should rotate the tires on your Maserati or Aston Martin is uneven wear. Since the weight of your luxury vehicle is distributed unevenly, it can cause your tires to wear at different rates. By rotating them, you can help them to wear more evenly and reduce your risk of blowout. Always check and adjust your tire pressures, some vehicles have different pressures for front and rear tires.
Wheel Alignment
The alignment of your luxury vehicle’s suspension will have a direct impact on how your tires wear, as well as how your vehicle steers. The potholes and rough spots on the roads around Naples can cause the suspension to become out of alignment. Many of today’s vehicles require four wheel alignments. Your owner’s manual can tell you what type of alignment your vehicle requires and how frequently it should be checked.
By following these simple steps and taking care of the tires on your luxury vehicle, they will provide you with maximum tread wear and safety. Checking them will only take a few minutes each month and could save your life or that of others on the road. For the ultimate in tire and luxury vehicle care visit us at Naples Luxury Imports at 900 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34102, and we buy used cars too.
Schedule your service appointment today to have us inspect your luxury vehicle tires.
Written By: Jason Reidel
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