It's time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring here in the Schaumburg area, which means that it's also time to tend to your vehicle and take care of some basic seasonal maintenance to make sure that you are ready for everything that lies ahead. This is the time of year when everything starts to thaw out and we get to take a look at what winter left behind. Potholes are a typical parting gift, which means that your wheel alignment is likely to need some adjusting. Now is also the time to schedule a tire changeover. Luckily, you can count on our team here at Brilliance Honda to help.
Tire Changeover
If you have been driving on winter tires, now is a good time to schedule a tire changeover so that you can switch back to all-season tires or another type of tire. It's important to do this in a timely fashion because the warmer the weather gets, the more likely your winter tires are to wear out at an alarming rate.
Why is it so important to make sure that you're on top of the switch? Winter tires excel in winter because they are made of a softer rubber compound that allows them to stay flexible in bitter cold conditions, making it easier for them to gain traction on cold pavement. This unique soft rubber compound is not suited for warm weather, however. If you drive winter tires during an inappropriate season, they are likely to wear out prematurely, which means that you will need to replace them sooner. Swapping your winter tires for all-seasons or something similar helps your winter tires last longer so that you can get more seasons out of them and save money in the long run.
Wheel Alignment
One of the greatest enemies to your car's wheel alignment is pothole season. Potholes are far more likely to crop up during this time of year as the world around us in the Elgin and Barrington areas begins to thaw. That means that you are far more likely to encounter the jarring experience of hitting a pothole or two during your daily drive. Potholes can be a problem for your wheel alignment because a particularly nasty pothole can knock your wheels right out of alignment. Even slightly misaligned wheels can have devastating effects on your tires, and hitting a pothole can just make it worse.
How to Know When Your Car Needs a Wheel Alignment
How can you tell when your car needs a wheel alignment? The best thing to do is to visit our service center now and then for a regular wheel alignment checkup. We have the cutting-edge equipment needed to ensure that your Honda vehicle's wheel alignment is up to factory specifications come up and we can make any necessary adjustments. The other important thing to do is to keep an eye out for common warning signs that could indicate that your car needs some attention from our Honda service team serving St. Charles, IL.
Some of the most common signs that your car is in need of a wheel alignment include:
- Car drifting to one side
- Rapid tire wear
- Uneven tire wear
- Vibrating steering wheel
Should you notice anything unusual about your daily drive, be sure to reach out to us here at our Honda service center serving Libertyville, IL and Crystal Lake. We're equipped to help you keep your car running smoothly, and we are ready to help you drive into spring with total confidence. Please feel free to give us a call or schedule service online to get started on getting your car the professional spring service it deserves.
