Cut Tire Service Costs In 2022: Best Practices For Drivers On A Budget

If you want to save money on tire services and get the most out of your tire investment, you must invest in tire care, and your local TIRECRAFT is standing by to help.

By adopting the following habits, you not only reduce tire service costs, but also improve your vehicle’s performance and fuel efficiency. Implementing these care practices takes less time than you’d think, and the savings are greater than most drivers would dare to dream of!

Read on to learn more, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to speak directly with a tire service expert near you.

1.   Maintain Proper Air Pressure To Control Tire Service Costs

Under and over inflation are serial tire killers, responsible for more bald treads, sidewall sabotage, and catastrophic tire failures than rough roads, puncture hazards, and lead-foot driving combined.

Even a 10% loss in tire pressure—about 3 PSI for the average passenger vehicle, which is impossible to see with the naked eye—can accelerate tire wear by 5%, according to research by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC).

And the longer you let your tires leak, the more your tire service costs add up. Don’t wait for your tire pressure indicator light to tell you something’s awry—most dashboard indicators won’t turn on until your tires are about 25-30% below the recommended PSI, at which point they’ll be absorbing 33% more wear-and-tear!

The costs of poor tire inflation really add up (TRAC, 2021).

Visual inspections aren’t sufficient, either, as a tire will look normal until it loses 20-30% of its air pressure.

To keep your tires in shape and head off the costs of early tire service, invest in a handheld pressure gauge and commit to regular tire pressure checks. When checking tire pressure, use the PSI listed in your owner’s manual, not that which is found on the sidewall—this is the maximum pressure, not the recommended operating pressure, and filling your tires to this level will decrease fuel efficiency, performance, and tread life.

Most tires lose about 1 PSI per month, so monthly checks and top-ups are ideal, whether you buy your own portable compressor or visit your local TIRECRAFT to collect some extra rewards points.

2.   Book Regular Wheel Alignments To Lower Tire Service Costs

Improper alignment is a leading cause of uneven tire wear, such as feathering, cupping, and camber wear, and it can also dramatically affect your steering capabilities, putting you at risk of costly and dangerous collisions.

Additionally, neglecting regular wheel alignments could void your warranty, forcing you to pay for tire services you thought would be covered.

Like most tire service experts, TIRECRAFT recommends checking your wheel alignment once even 20,000km or 12 months of driving, whatever comes first. Additionally, you should get your alignment checked whenever you’re changing to a new set of tires, and after collisions or “rough rides” over potholes, speed bumps, or other road hazards.

3.   Rotate Your Tires On A Regular Basis (And Take Advantage Of Our Free Tire Service!)

Tire rotation is key for even tread wear, which is vital for anyone who wants to avoid early “tire retirement” and surprise tire service costs.

Most tire manufacturers recommend booking rotations every 10,000km or so. But if you’ve signed up for our Advantage Plus Program, you’ll get this essential tire service at no cost!

4.   Take Advantage Of TIRECRAFT’s Tire Service Savings

When you choose TIRECRAFT for your tire services, we help you save money upfront and over the long-term with:

• Tire service promotions—Bookmark our Promotions page and check back regularly for your chance to save big on your next tire service.

  Need a replacement set? No problem! We also participate in all the top brands’ rebate programs, and there are currently hundreds of dollars available in fall rebate savings.

• FREE customer loyalty rewards—When you sign up for the MyTIRECRAFT Rewards program, every dollar you spend at your local TIRECRAFT earns you loyalty points, which can be spent like cash to reduce the costs of future tire service. So when it’s time to buy that portable pressure gauge or book a tire rotation, visit your local TIRECRAFT and build your balance.
• FREE tire services—Sign up for the Advantage Plus Program for free tire repairs and rotations.

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