It's easy to forget about car tires until one or more go flat or lose traction and cause an accident. Motorists need to ensure their tires are inflated properly and that they're aligned, balanced, and rotated to get the best service out of them. According to NerdWallet, most tires require replacement about every six years, but poor maintenance and road hazards can shorten that interval. Here are several of the significant benefits that come with mounting new tires on your vehicle.

Reduce Potential for Sudden Tire Failure

Modern tire technology helps new tires last a long time when you take care of them. Many newer types of tires are engineered to withstand the effects of common road hazards, like tire punctures, that normally would cause a tire to go flat. So-called run-flat tires make it possible to drive to your home or a service location even when a tire is badly damaged. Even normal tires are much better at resisting punctures and other types of tire failures than older ones. The newer your tires, the less likely they will go flat.

Get Better Traction and Handling

Mounting a new set of tires will improve your vehicle's traction and handling compared to the old set of tires that you're replacing. The tread will be thicker and more durable than the tread on the tires you are replacing. You also might buy tires for special road conditions, like winter driving or off-roading. Even if you're replacing an old set of all-season radial tires with a new set, the newer tread will deliver better traction and handling under virtually all driving conditions. You also can get better fuel economy than you did with a worn set of tires.

Make the Ride More Comfortable

Mounting new tires can help make your car drive smoother than it did with the old set, especially if the old tires suffered road damage, had uneven tread wear, or were out of balance. A tire service can install a new set and balance each tire and wheel to ensure a smooth ride and even tread wear. The service also helps the tire technician inspect your tires for damage that might increase the potential for a flat tire or causing an accident.

You can visit our tire shop at Tires Plus to get a good deal on new tires and have them mounted and balanced. Call us today!