Being inside for the last few months has definitely warranted a vacation right? Well, a popular travel method this Summer is packing the kids in the car and taking a road trip. If you are planning to hit the road, it is a pretty good idea to make sure your car is ready for that trip. A very important and sort of overlooked item to check is your spare tire.
Most vehicles come with spare tires and they can be hidden in various locations. Some are underneath your vehicle, some are in the trunk, and some may even be on the rear door like a Jeep Wrangler. If you happen to get a flat tire during your travels and your spare tire is flat, that will cause you to have some problems.
Here are a few tips to make sure that your spare tire is ready to hit the road with you.
- The tire pressure should be up to par. Each vehicle has a different recommended tire pressure and you can find that in your manual.
- If you have a vehicle with a full sized spare, this should be involved with your recommended tire rotation schedule. Doing this will ensure that your tires wear evenly.
- If your full sized spare tire tread measures 3/32nds or less, your spare should be replaced.
Luckily for vehicles that come with temporary spares or a donut, you really only need to worry about tire pressure. Since a donut is smaller than a regular tire, it’s pressure will be different than the tires on your vehicle. You can find all this information in your owner's manual.
Be sure to take care of your spare before going on that road trip. All of us here at Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center hope that you have a safe and happy Summer! Happy motoring!
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