If you’ve spent any time in the Pearland, TX area in the summer, you’ll know that it can often resemble a sauna, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees going along with uncomfortable humidity. These weather conditions don’t do any favors for your car’s tires, as heat has a negative impact on tires in a variety of different ways. At our RAM dealership serving Pearland, TX, our expert mechanics are ready to get your vehicle’s tires into perfect shape to tackle adverse summer conditions.
One general rule to consider when thinking about the relation between summer heat and tires is that tires gain or lose 1 PSI (pound per square inch) of pressure for every 10-degree change in temperature. In the summer, with the extreme heat, your tires can change pressure without you being aware of it. Properly inflated tires have a wide variety of different benefits, including improved fuel economy, increased handling, more responsive braking and a smoother ride.
Because PSI rises as temperature rise, you’re more likely to find that your car’s tires are over-inflated during the summer time. When this occurs, less of the tire’s surface will be in contact with the road, making your the tire wear prematurely and cause the car to handle and brake poorly.
So how can you prevent summer tire issues from occurring and ensure maximum performance? Here at our dealership, we have a RAM tire center where our expert mechanics will either outfit your car with new tires or optimize your current tires for the summer season. We also sell off-road tires for when you want to take that new Jeep® on that camping or hiking trip.
Get your tires ready for summer here at Gillman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM!