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As you are driving your vehicle, one of the main things that you are likely to be concerned with is the ability to get good fuel mileage. Fuel is something that you will burn no matter where you are driving and how you drive your vehicle. It is important to follow some tips in order to get the best fuel mileage you can get. Among the best ways that you will be able to accomplish this is that you will be able to make sure that you are paying attention to the tires and the amount of contact that they have with the road. The first thing that you will need to do is that you will need to make sure that you are getting the right tires with the best tread. You will then be able to make sure that you are maintaining the right air pressure in your tires. You can also make sure that the suspension systems are properly adjusted so that the tires will remain in contact with the road at all times. You can also bring the vehicle in so we can properly inspect it for you.

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The Tread should Be Inspected Regularly

The tread of your tires will make sure that you are getting everything that you will need to disperse anything which might be on the road so that the rubber meets the road more often. Water and other elements will not be able to get in the way as long as there is a good tread which is deep enough that it will plow right through any of these things. Always test your tires for tread depth whenever you get an oil change so you can maintain good tires on your vehicle.

Proper Inflation of the Tires is Important

Make sure to check the air pressure regularly for the tires. When you get the reading from the tire of how much air is in it, you can compare it to the recommend amount. This can be found on the driver’s side doorjamb to make sure that you have the right pressure. Over inflation and under inflation are both problems that will lead to lower gas mileage. The tire gauge can be turned over to release tire pressure if necessary. If a tire has low air consistently, bring it in so we can inspect the tire. More than likely there is a leak somewhere in the tire that will need to be fixed.

Noticing anything out of the Norm

To make sure that you are able to get better performance form your tires, they will need to have more contact with the road. This is not possible if they are constantly bouncing after going over bumps or dips in the road. Make sure that the suspension system in your car is not too loose. This will help in maintaining the right amount of contact with the road so that you will get even better gas mileage. Replacing shocks and struts can improve the fuel efficiency and comfort of your vehicle.