Summertime Is A Good Time To Think About Your Tires

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Fun family vacations which involve driving should always start with a check of your tires. As the temperature heats up so do your tires. The rule of thumb is for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit increase the tire pressure increases by 1 psi (pounds per square inch). Checking tire pressure should always be done when the tires are cold. In summertime, even if you hadnt been driving the vehicle, the summer sun can heat up tires quickly so morning is the best time. Follow the recommendations in the vehicles owners manual or inside the drivers door jam and not the tires themselves. The reason to not use the number on the tire is because that number represents the maximum recommend tire pressure for that particular tire which can vary depending on what vehicle it is on.


Loading up the family car or pulling a boat? Check your owners manual for load capacity and consider consulting a tire professional for advice. There are many variable when pulling a trailer. Trailers require a special tire and should not use a car tire or it can be very dangerous. Trailer tires need to be maintained and monitored with age. A tire that sits long periods of time especially in sun can age very quickly. Adirondack Tire stocks trailer tires, truck tires and specialty tires in addition to passenger tires. Understanding how different speed ratings affect tire performance and how a stiffer trailer tire will perform differently than a car (passenger) tire can be the best can be best explained by a trained professional. Remember when tires heat up so does the pressure in the tires. If the tires are not properly maintained or the proper tires on not on your vehicle or trailer, you are more likely to run into tire blow-outs and possible accidents. Dont let your summer be side-lined by tire problems. Enjoy your summer.


Adirondack Tire has 12 convenient locations throughout the Capital Region and Rutland, Vermont with locations in the most popular vacations spots in the region, one location in Queensbury right down the road from Six Flags Great Escape and a short drive from Lake George as well as a location in Saratoga Springs. Go to Adirondacktire.com for location information and phone numbers as well as specification sheets on 40 of the most popular tires.


About the Author:
Adirondack Tire Centers offers auto repair, auto maintenance and state inspection services throughout the Capital District of New York and Rutland, Vermont: Albany, Colonie, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Queensbury, Guilderland, and Schenectady.



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