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