Why is Tire Care Important in the Summer?

There are plenty of car owners who meticulously care for their car, truck, van, or SUV. Then there are some car owners who simply fill the gas tank once per week and get an oil change when they think it’s time. There needs to be some happy medium between the two types of car owners, especially if you want to protect your investment without it taking up every waking minute of the day. One place to start is with the tires, according to our technicians at Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM in Fresno, CA.

Tire care is important no matter the time of year but it becomes very important when the summer hits. The simple answer here is that the heat can really wreak havoc on the tires of your Chrysler 300. The tires are the lifeline of your car. They keep you connected to the ground. They help you brake, steer, turn and navigate safely. You want them performing at peak condition for as long as possible before having to replace them.

The heat during the summer turns the asphalt into a melting pot. When your car sits on the asphalt and doesn’t go anywhere it can burn right through the tires. That’s why, even if you don’t drive a lot, you need to move your car every so often so that the part of the tires sitting on the asphalt is not the same throughout the summer.

As the temperatures increase, you need to monitor the tire pressure. The PSI of the tires typically increases as temperatures rise. The opposite occurs in the winter when the temperatures drop. Check the pressure monthly and prior to every long road trip so you are not driving on tires that have too much air in them.

Bring your Chrysler 300 to our service department for a tire rotation today. We are conveniently located at 6162 North Blackstone Avenue and we hope to see you here soon.