Don’t Forget the Spare Tire
Travel preparations for your summer vacation drive can be strenuous. While car maintenance like oil changes and inspections are easy to remember before you journey down to the coast, the often over looked safety and security item is the spare tire. Your Grapevine car care specialists can help you get your summer car travel preparations together so you can rest easy on your vacation.
It may seem obvious, but first check to see if your vehicle has a spare tire. If you bought a pre-owned car or truck it is especially important to double check. A previously owned car may have already put its spare tire to use and often the spare is not replaced when a new tire is mounted on the vehicle.
Family Tire & Service also recommends you practice removing the spare from the tire’s stow area in your vehicle so you are familiar with the process if you need to change a tire on the side of the road. Also check to make sure you have your jack and tire iron and know how to remove them.
Once you have removed the spare, your local Grapevine Texas tire change experts suggest you check the air and tread on your spare tire. The PSI for your spare should be listed on the outer wall of your tire and you can apply the “penny test” to your tread. Place a penny in the tread of your tires. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, you might consider new tires.
Always remember, you can bring in your vehicle and spare tire to Family Tire & Service if you need a profession to check your spare or if you need assistance in removing the tire. For all your summer car care needs, schedule an appointment with Family Tire & Service, your Grapevine TX car service specialists.
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