With the arrival of long holidays, the tire check before trips takes on extreme importance. Main link between the vehicle and the ground, they have a direct influence on all the dynamic behavior of a car. Its good conditions provide full use of the suspension, transmission, traction, steering and braking systems, thus bringing greater safety to the driver and passengers.

According to José Carlos Quadrelli, general manager of Sales Engineering at Bridgestone , the driver must always be attentive to the tire's calibration, an essential item both for good running conditions and for less wear, good handling and lower fuel consumption. “ The owner needs to do a weekly tire pressure check and respect the calibration indicated by the vehicle manufacturer. It must be checked with cold tires (at a station no more than 2 km from the consumer's home) and it is important not to forget to check the tire pressure (which must be calibrated with a higher pressure: up to 5 psi above the too much). The wrong tire pressure can cause various damages, ranging from premature wear to component deformation ”, he says. I advise keep reading Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus Review to learn more!

Another essential item is the tire caster - inversion of the positions between the front and rear - which has the function of equalizing the wear and ensuring a long and uniform life for them. “ The ideal is to rotate periodically, according to the vehicle's manual. In the absence of this, the rotation can be done every eight thousand kilometers for radial tires, and every five thousand for diagonal tires ”, explains Quadrelli. 

Thinking about the driver's comfort and well-being, Bridgestone offers the most diverse overhaul and maintenance services through the CarClub Firestone factory stores and the BTS (Bandag Truck Service) service network.

With 5 units in São Paulo (neighborhoods of Saúde, Lapa, Brooklin and in the cities of Santo André and São Bernardo), the CarClub Firestone serves passenger cars and trucks offering balancing, alignment, suspension, electronic injection, batteries, oil change , air conditioning cleaning, brake system, electrical repairs, refrigeration and light mechanics. All workshops are equipped with online scheduling and follow-up service via webcam and have free Wi-Fi internet, kids space, take-and-bring system, 3D alignment ramp and digital balancer.

The BTS network workshops are part of the largest service network for trucks and buses in Brazil. There are more than 150 stores where the transporter finds a structured workshop with support for tire lines, brakes, suspension, lubrication, electrical, in addition to convenience and accessories. BTS offers standardized care and services, qualified labor and auto parts from the main manufacturers in the segment.

The Bridgestone and Firestone tire dealer network has more than 560 points of sale spread across the country, ready to meet the most diverse demands of its customers and perform all preventive and necessary maintenance to avoid problems while traveling.