Fall Into Safety: Essential Tire Maintenance Tips

by Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring

Tire Maintenance Guide
Properly maintaining your tires is important for vehicle longevity, safety, and fuel efficiency – which are all major factors in having a stress-free holiday road trip. To make sure you are safe on your travels, we put together this easy-to-follow tire guide.

Tire Pressure: If your vehicle doesn’t have the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, then you will need a tire gauge to determine your tire pressure. Regularly checking tire pressure is especially important as temperatures drop in the fall, since cold weather can cause tires to lose air pressure more quickly. Tire pressure varies by vehicle and can be found in your owner’s manual or on the sticker in the driver's side door jamb.
Tire Alignment: Ensuring proper tire alignment is crucial for maintaining even tire wear and optimal vehicle handling. Misaligned tires can cause uneven wear patterns, reduce fuel efficiency, and even make your vehicle pull to one side, which can compromise safety, especially during long road trips.
Inspect Your Tires: After you have checked your tire pressure, take the time to visually inspect your tires. You want to look for any cracks, bulges, punctures or anything unusual. If you spot any of these issues, you should bring your vehicle to be checked by a skilled technician at Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring.
Tread Check: Low tread can lead to reduced traction, lower tire pressure, and even blowouts. To measure your tire tread, you will need a Tread Depth Gauge or you can do the Quarter Test. Insert the quarter into the tread groove upside down with Washington facing you. If you cannot see Washington’s head, your tire tread is good. However, if you can see all of Washington’s head, then you may need to replace your tires.
Rotating Your Tires: Most makes require regular tire rotations to ensure all 4 tires maintain the same level of tread, which can increase the longevity of your tires. Rotation intervals can vary depending on the vehicle, so check your owner’s manual for the specific recommendations for your make and model.

As school events ramp up and the upcoming holiday season, it’s essential that your tires are ready for safe and efficient travel. Arrive to every sporting event and every holiday gathering safely and without breaking the bank with this limited-time tire special: Get $150 off 4 select tires* OR $75 off 2 select tires.*

Schedule an appointment online to claim this offer today – or click here to learn more!

*Restrictions apply. See participating Mercedes-Benz dealers for complete details. Offer only valid on eligible OEM, OEA, WPK, and WIN on-program tires from Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Dunlop, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Pirelli, and Yokohama. $70 manufacturer offer + $80 additional MBUSA Tire Program offer = $150 off on a set of 4 Michelin tires. $70 manufacturer offer + $5 additional MBUSA Tire Program offer = $75 off on a set of 2 Michelin tires. Tires must be dealer-installed by November 7, 2024, to qualify for the offer. Taxes, installation, tire disposal, and other fees are separate and may apply for each tire. Excludes previous purchases. May be combined with select offers. Offer valid only for use on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. Offer not valid for use on Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, Freightliner Sprinters, or Metris. No cash value. Void where prohibited by law. Offer ends October 31, 2024.