Your tires are a critical part of your overall driving experience, and having a good set of tires can improve the ride, handling, and even fuel economy of any vehicle. At Ruxer Ford, we have a wide selection of tires available at our Jasper service center, and we want to help you find the right tires for your vehicle so you can elevate every drive.
How Tires Affect Driving Experience
Since your tires are the only parts of your vehicle in contact with the road surface, they have a lot of work to do when it comes to translating your inputs to the road and delivering feedback through the wheel and seat about bumps, grip, and other factors. A good set of tires can improve handling by providing more direct feedback as you turn and brake, so your vehicle handling is more predictable and you feel more in tune with what the car is doing. Even if you have no interest in turning a lap on a race track or finding the best line through a corner, tires that offer more responsive feedback will make you feel more comfortable and confident behind the wheel, since you will more intuitively understand what your car is doing. Tires that are too soft give you a vague feel, extend stopping distances, and can even reduce fuel economy thanks to a higher rolling resistance.
When to Change Tires
You likely already know that it is time to change your tires when the tread pattern wears out, but there are other factors to consider as well. For example, if a tire has been underinflated and driven on for several miles, you have likely damaged the tire and it is time for a replacement. The same is true for driving on a poorly aligned suspension, or if you have had a puncture repaired. If any of these conditions apply to you, it’s time to start thinking about a new set of tires from our Jasper Ford service center.