4025 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Whether you're driving Philadelphia's city streets or the open road of the freeway, tire maintenance will make all the difference in the quality of performance you get from your Porsche. Staying current with services like tire rotation will help you get the most from your tire investment. Porsche of the Main Line is thrilled to provide the service you need to keep your tires running from Newtown Square and beyond.
There are plenty of excellent reasons for staying current with tire rotations. One of the most compelling is that it may be a stipulation of your car warranty to have your tires regularly rotated. Rotation will also allow your tires to wear at an even rate, extending their lifespan. When left alone, certain tires will get far more use than others. For example, many Porsches are rear-wheel drive vehicles, making those wheels work much harder than the relatively passive front wheels.
If left in place without rotation, you'd need to replace the two rear tires much sooner than the remaining two. Rotation ensures even wear among all tires. The tire rotation pattern your technician uses will depend on the type of tire and whether your vehicle is all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. You should rotate your tires every 5,000 miles or so.
Your Porsche driver's manual outlines an acceptable range of tire pressure for your particular model and tire type. Staying in that range will allow you to get the most use out of each set of tires you own. You can conduct a quick manual check of tire pressure as part of your car washing routine, checking every few months to ensure they aren't slowly seeping air. You'll also want to check the tread occasionally to ensure your tires haven't worn dangerously smooth. A tire check will be part of any thorough car inspection, so your technician can keep an eye on things for you if you're unfamiliar with tire maintenance.
Cars usually receive an alignment every time a new set of tires is installed, and for many drivers, that might be often enough. If you've had a fender bender, run into a deep pothole, or even had a small incident involving your tires, the force might have been enough to alter the alignment. Vibration while driving at high speeds or a steering wheel that pulls left or right are signs of alignment trouble. If it's left too long, your tires will wear unevenly, leaving them weakened and susceptible to punctures or blowouts.
For the best performance from your tires, you'll want to match the tread pattern to the season, opting for a summer tire with a design offering plenty of surface area for better grip on heated asphalt. Summer tires are also made with a stiffer rubber composition that can hold up well in high heat conditions. In the winter, you want the opposite. Cold weather tires are softer, keeping them malleable even when temperatures fall below freezing. Their aggressive, nubby tread pattern can also dig into slush and snow, providing plenty of grip in slippery situations.
If you want tires that promise excellent performance for every season or road type in Philadelphia, the technicians at Porsche of the Main Line will work with you to determine the best tread style and tire composition for your needs. If you're focused on performance at freeway speeds or a good all-season design that can take most weather in stride, we'll help you choose the right tire. When it's time for a rotation, we'll follow Porsche's recommendations for rotation order, so you get the most from your tire investment. Don't forget to contact us for your next tire service.
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