| How you treat your tires actually goes a long way in | | | | more deflated a tire is, the more friction you have. |
| determining what you spend on gas. Tires are often | | | | Rotating your tires is another way to improve your |
| neglected because people do not know that they | | | | gas mileage. You should get the recommended |
| affect their gas mileage. A good tire maintenance | | | | pattern for your car make and model in your owner's |
| culture will not only make your rides safer, it will also | | | | manual. And apart from mileage issues, they'll ensure |
| leave a little more in your pocket. | | | | your tires wear evenly with all the attendant benefits. |
| I will give a few tips that will help you improve you fuel | | | | Your tire type also affects your gas mileage. A lot of |
| economy, they are simple things. You may know | | | | folks don't know that there different types of tires. And |
| about them, if you don't they are here. If you already | | | | by this, I do not mean brand names. There are types |
| do, then refresh your memory and get the savings you | | | | that are stiffer and therefore task your engine more. |
| so much deserve. | | | | Generally, Radial tires are preferred to Bias belted tires. |
| You should ensure your car tires are properly inflated. | | | | Ask auto professionals which is best for your car. |
| Deflated tires have more friction with the road. This | | | | However, bear in mind that what you need is a tire |
| means that the engine has to work harder. For your | | | | that has the lowest rolling resistance. The lower your |
| engine to work harder, it needs more energy. And we | | | | tire's rolling resistance, the better your gas mileage. |
| all know where it gets its energy from. Make sure your | | | | Please, do take note of this when replacing your tire. |
| tires maintain the recommended pressure. A drop of 5 | | | | Finally, make sure your wheels are properly aligned. |
| pounds makes you lose 2% in your gas mileage. | | | | Otherwise the tires will not roll freely consuming more |
| Please, note that they should be inflated evenly as this | | | | fuel in the process. Misalignment will also affect other |
| also affects fuel efficiency apart from its other | | | | parts of your vehicle like the suspension. This will |
| advantages. | | | | eventually affect your gas mileage negatively. Don't let |
| You need to maintain your tires even more during | | | | your money go to waste on gas or on new tires, take |
| winter. This is because air temperature drop has a | | | | the time to care for your vehicle the way it is suppose |
| corresponding loss in your tire pressure. This makes it | | | | to be cared for. |
| even more difficult for your tires to roll. Remember, the | | | | |