Winter Driving Tips

Winter Driving Tips from your neighbors at Gandrud Auto Group.

What’s between you and the winter roads?

Just four pieces of rubber; the tires!  Inspect the tires on your vehicle for wear, proper inflation, and tread depth. 

Check the wear patterns on each tire as uneven wear can be an indication of suspension or alignment problems that need to be addressed.  Tire thread depth can be checked by placing a quarter upside down in the grooves. Try this measurement at various locations through the center, outside and inside grooves of tread.  If the top of George’s head is visible at any point on the tire, it’s time to replace the tires.

Tire pressure should be checked monthly using a quality gauge.  The pressure recommendations can be found in the vehicle owner’s manual and on a panel inside the driver’s door frame.  The vehicle manufacturer recommendations are based on the vehicle design, weight and tire design.  Do not use the pressure recommended on the tire as it is a general recommendation for the tire only.

A flat tire seldom occurs when it’s convenient. If you do need to pull over to the side of the road to change a flat tire, your knees with thank you for the comfort of a carpet sample or old rug to kneel on.  It will store easily in the trunk or behind a seat ready for use.

Brought to you by our friends at Gandrud Auto Group