Tire Maintenance

Tire Maintenance in Columbus, GA

Maintaining the tires for your commercial fleets and vehicles is important. The tires are the only thing between the vehicle and the road. When they are in good condition, the handling, stability, and safety of the vehicle will be maximized.

The main cause of failure in a tire is the friction from moving contact with road surfaces. This causes the tread on the outer perimeter of tires to eventually wear away. When the tire becomes too shallow, the tire is worn out and should be replaced. Tires First can provide your commercial fleet and vehicles with proper tire maintenance so they can be safe on the road.

Why is Tire Maintenance Important: Taking proper care of your commercial tires can not only save you money on many tire expenses, but it is also much safer. Tires are one of the most important parts of your fleet. Without a set of good tires on your commercial fleets and vehicles, you’re prone to slipping, skidding, blowouts, and other problems that can cause dangerous accidents.

Common Tire Problems

• Accelerated or uneven tire wear. (Usually caused by under-inflation, overload or bad wheel alignment)
• Increased wear on a tire facing the outside or the inside of a car. (Often a sign of bad wheel alignment)
• The tread becomes completely worn away. (Especially when the wear on the outer rubber of the tire exposes the reinforcing threads within. Otherwise known as “bald”)
• Holes or leaks in tires, through which the air inside leads out resulting in a flat tire.

Tire Maintenance Routine

A regular tire maintenance routine can drastically reduce your risks of suffering a catastrophic blowout. A thorough examination of your tires should always be done on a regular basis. This should include:

• Alignment
• Rotating and Balancing
• Proper pressure
• Tire Repair