Be Winter Road Ready with These Essential Tire Maintenance Tips

by BMW of Catonsville

Tire Maintenance Guide
Properly maintaining your tires is important for vehicle longevity, safety, and fuel efficiency – which are all major factors in having a stress-free holiday road trip. To make sure you are safe on your travels, we put together this easy-to-follow tire guide.

Tire Pressure: If your vehicle doesn’t have the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, then you will need a tire gauge to determine your tire pressure. Regularly checking tire pressure is especially important as temperatures drop in the fall, since cold weather can cause tires to lose air pressure more quickly. Tire pressure varies by vehicle and can be found in your owner’s manual or on the sticker in the driver's side door jamb.
Tire Alignment: Ensuring proper tire alignment is crucial for maintaining even tire wear and optimal vehicle handling. Misaligned tires can cause uneven wear patterns, reduce fuel efficiency, and even make your vehicle pull to one side, which can compromise safety, especially during long road trips.
Inspect Your Tires: After you have checked your tire pressure, take the time to visually inspect your tires. You want to look for any cracks, bulges, punctures or anything unusual. If you spot any of these issues, you should bring your vehicle to be checked by a skilled technician at BMW of Catonsville.
Tread Check: Low tread can lead to reduced traction, lower tire pressure, and even blowouts. To measure your tire tread, you will need a Tread Depth Gauge or you can do the Quarter Test. Insert the quarter into the tread groove upside down with Washington facing you. If you cannot see Washington’s head, your tire tread is good. However, if you can see all of Washington’s head, then you may need to replace your tires.
Rotating Your Tires: Most makes require regular tire rotations to ensure all 4 tires maintain the same level of tread, which can increase the longevity of your tires. Rotation intervals can vary depending on the vehicle, so check your owner’s manual for the specific recommendations for your make and model.

As you begin prepping for the holiday season, treat yourself to new tires so you’re ready for safe and efficient traveling this winter. Travel to see family and friends knowing your tires are ready for the winter roads with this limited-time tire special: Receive up to $120 mail-in Prepaid Mastercard on purchase of four select tires* – now through December 31.

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*Receive a $70 manufacturer savings + $50 additional BMW Tire Center savings = $120 Prepaid Mastercard® with purchase of four eligible Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, or Pirelli tires. $80 Prepaid Mastercard® with purchase of four eligible Dunlop or Goodyear tires. Contact center for eligible tires. Purchase must be made between October 1 and December 31, 2024. Limit one per qualifying purchase. Only two per household. Offer available for US residents at participating US BMW centers only.