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