
{"id":2221,"date":"2020-06-26T13:44:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T13:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:01:40","slug":"how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to make your tires last longer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How can I make my tires last longer?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever had to purchase new tires before, you probably already know that they can get pretty expensive. Tires can range in durability and quality, but regardless, a new set of tires might be a bit taxing on your wallet. With that in mind, it probably makes sense to do everything in your power to conserve them as long as possible. Check out some tips below for making your tires last longer!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/used-cars-austin-tx\"><strong>Browse Our Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Check the tire pressure often<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most important things you can do is to check the tire pressure. Tires can lose pressure quickly, and driving on underinflated tires can lead to uneven tire wear, as well as a decrease in fuel efficiency. The general rule of thumb is that colder months tend to result in lower tire pressure, while warmer months tend to result in higher tire pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4646\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2025\/01\/15094649\/Ford-tires-2_o.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of a tire\" width=\"482\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2025\/01\/15094649\/Ford-tires-2_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2025\/01\/15094649\/Ford-tires-2_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/does-texas-have-trade-in-tax-benefits-on-used-vehicles\/\"><strong>Trade-in policy in the Lone Star State<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Have the tires rotated and balanced<\/h3>\n<p>Tires won\u2019t usually wear the same, as different parts of the car weigh more than others, resulting in uneven tire wear. To prevent this, it\u2019s good to have the tires rotated and balanced. This will maintain tire wear at a similar level and prevent some tires from wearing out faster than others.<\/p>\n<h3>Check wheel alignment<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to tell when the wheels are misaligned (steering wheel pulls hard one way or the other, car veers when you let go of the steering wheel). Not only is this tough on your car, but it can also cause the tires to wear unevenly and in unusual spots. Have the wheels aligned twice a year.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, we may sell used cars here at Third Coast Auto Group, but we still want to see you on the road years later with the car you purchased from us. Learn more by contacting us here at Third Coast Auto Group or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/contact-third-coast-auto-group-in-austin-tx\">schedule a test drive<\/a> to see if one of our vehicles is a good fit for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can I make my tires last longer? If you\u2019ve ever had to purchase new tires before, you probably already know that they can get pretty expensive. Tires can range in durability and quality, but regardless, a new set of tires might be a bit taxing on your wallet. With that in mind, it probably [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2223,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read this blog by our team at Third Coast Auto Group in Austin, TX, to learn more about how you can make your tires last longer.\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tips to make your tires last longer - Third Coast Auto Group\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Read this blog by our team at Third Coast Auto Group in Austin, TX, to learn more about how you can make your tires last longer.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Third Coast Auto Group\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-06-26T13:44:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-14T09:01:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2020\/06\/15073508\/When-should-I-replace-the-tires-on-my-Mercedes-Benz_b.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1075\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"350\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/\",\"name\":\"Third Coast Auto Group\",\"description\":\"Official Blog\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2020\/06\/15073508\/When-should-I-replace-the-tires-on-my-Mercedes-Benz_b.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2020\/06\/15073508\/When-should-I-replace-the-tires-on-my-Mercedes-Benz_b.jpg\",\"width\":1075,\"height\":350,\"caption\":\"man and woman looking at tires\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/thirdcoastautos\/how-can-i-make-my-tires-last-longer\/\",\"name\":\"Tips to make your tires last longer - 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