No matter where the road takes you, you need strong and secure tires beneath you to complete the journey. Without tires, a car is merely a really expensive metal box and your grand plans for an epic road are instantly thwarted. That is why it is absolutely essential to make sure your tires are in tip-top shape, and the tire experts at Audiosport can help with free tire checks at our Escondido location. To schedule your tire check, call (760) 743-2333. In the meantime, read on for 5 tire tips for your next road trip.

1. Check Your Tire Pressure

With all of the miles a road trip puts on your car, the bill at the gas pump can get quite expensive. The last thing you want to do is spend more money than you have to on gas. That is why you should check your tire pressure before your next road trip, as tires that are properly inflated can lead to a 3% increase in your fuel efficiency. Along with saving money, properly inflated tires are also much safer and will last longer.

2. Don’t Overload Your Vehicle

Part of the perks of a road trip is that you can pack whatever you want. No need to worry about TSA, checking your bag, or other restrictions that come with flying to a destination. However, if you overload your car with luggage, you can do long-lasting damage to your tires and shorten their lifespan.

3. Get All-Terrain Tires or Mud Tires

If you are planning on roughing it in the great outdoors, make sure you are equipped with a set of tires that are ready to take on the challenge. Mud tires or all-terrain tires provide you with high levels of traction so you can easily drive over rocks, gravel, mud, and any other obstacles you may encounter while offroading.

4. Replace Bald Tires With New Tires

If your tires are lacking tread, make sure to replace them with new tires before a road trip. Without proper tire tread, you can be putting yourself and your passengers at risk, as it increases the risk of skidding when going around sharp turns and hydroplaning on wet surfaces. To check your tire tread, place a penny with Lincoln’s head upside down into one of the grooves of your tire’s tread. If you can see Lincoln’s head, you need to replace your tires.

5. Rotate Your Tires

Most cars ask for you to rotate your tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. Rotating your tires have a number of benefits, including extending the life of your tires and making sure all of your tires wear evenly. If you have not had a tire rotation recently, take them to a tire expert for a rotation before your road trip.

Audiosport Offers Free Tire Checks & Cheap Tires in Escondido

Tire maintenance can be complicated and exhausting, and sometimes it is easier to just trust the experts. Audiosport is the Escondido tire experts, and we are currently offering free tire checks! All you need to do is bring your car into our shop in Escondido, and we will inspect the tire for any damage or imperfections. If we see a problem, we have a large selection of cheap new and used tires for you to choose from to replace your old tires. We also offer mud tires and all-terrain tires as well. To learn more, give us a call at (760) 743-2333.