{"id":4071,"date":"2017-07-27T16:32:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T16:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/arrowheadmbservice\/?p=876"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:44:38","slug":"how-does-the-summer-heat-affect-my-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/how-does-the-summer-heat-affect-my-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the Summer Heat Affect My Tires?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s summer and the sun is out. It’s the perfect time of the year to get into your Mercedes-Benz and go on an adventure. But before leaving home, you should take a few minutes to check your tires. The summer heat can negatively affect tires. Keep reading to find out what you should look for.
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Effects of Hot Temperatures on Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Excessive heat can cause wear and damage to your tires, and driving on damaged tires can be dangerous. Excessive heat wears tires quicker than normal and exacerbates any pre-existing damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heat really does a number on your tires. When the temperature change, your tire pressure changes, as well. For every 10-degree increase in air temperature, your tire pressure increases by 1 PSI. In hot, sunny weather, the PSI of your tires can increase by as much as 5 PSI within the first 20 minutes of driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common heat-related problems associated with your tires is dry-rot. Dry-rot<\/strong>, also known as sidewall cracking, occurs when the oils of your tire’s rubber begin to evaporate. This leads to a dry tire that is very susceptible to cracking and, ultimately, blowouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Care For Your Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Check the tire pressure<\/strong><\/li>
  2. Have your tires rotated regularly<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Have your tires professionally aligned<\/strong><\/li>
  4. Keep an eye the tread of each tire<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Make sure your spare is in good repair<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For more questions regarding tire health, or to have your tires examined by our team of knowledgeable professionals, read about our Tire Center<\/a>, or stop in today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are interested in learning more about the Mercedes-Benz lineup call or visit us here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead<\/a> here in the Phoenix area.  And if you already have a Mercedes-Benz, feel free to explore our service and upgrades menu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It’s summer and the sun is out. It’s the perfect time of the year to get into your Mercedes-Benz and go on an adventure. But before leaving home, you should take a few minutes to check your tires. The summer heat can negatively affect tires. Keep reading to find out what you should look for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[69],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n