Summer is right around the bend. You're ready for it -- but are your tires?

With all the driving you'll be doing this summer, your tires are about to take a beating. Make sure you keep them in tip-top shape so you don't experience a nasty tire blowout during one of those fun summer road trips.

Here are our top three ways to prepare tires in Billings for summer.

3 Ways to Prepare Billings Tires for Summer

1. Check Your Tire Pressure

Maintaining the right tire pressure is crucial to keeping Billings tires safe from blowouts or other damage. Hot pavement only increases the risk of tire failure, so check your tire pressure often during the summer -- at least once a month, and always before a long road trip.

Consult your owner's manual for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. Try to check your tire pressure in the morning, while your wheels are rested and cool, for the most accurate reading.

2. Inspect Your Tire Tread

Several factors can cause excessive wear to Billings tires, such as hot roads, loose objects, and your personal driving habits.

To check your tire tread, start by clearing your tread grooves of foreign objects; then, inspect your sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and lumps.

Next, use the penny test to determine if your tire tread is too low. Place a penny upside-down in between the tire tread; if you can see the top of Abe's head, it's time to replace your tires.

3. Look for Signs of Uneven Wear

If you've noticed your vehicle steering to one side as you drive, or if your tires appear to be more worn on one edge, you may have an uneven wear pattern.

If that's the case, you may need a wheel alignment or tire rotation in Billings. Your tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles, so if it's been a while, contact our service department to set up an appointment!

Need New Tires in Billings? Buy Now and Get a Mail-in Rebate!

Thinking it might be about time to replace your tires?

Your timing is ideal. Not only is the beginning of summer a great time to swap out your old tires for new summer ones, but right now Denny Menholt Billings Nissan is offering some white-hot deals on tires in Billings.

When you buy a set of four select tires, you get a mail-in rebate up to $100.* Choose from the top tire brands on the market, including Hankook, Goodyear, Kumho, and Yokohama. Rebates vary by brand and tire, so see us for details.

To learn more about these tire specials or to find the right Billings tires for your vehicle, contact our service department!

*Valid on select Hankook tires. See dealer for details.