While tires are the foundation of your vehicle they are often times overlooked. Statistics show that each month, 3 out of 4 drivers wash their cars while only 1 out of 7 correctly check their tire pressure. Motorists rank checking tire pressure as the 2nd most important regular vehicle safety action, but more than 3x as many drivers believe regular oil changes are most important to the safe operation of their vehicles. 71% of drivers do not check their tire pressure in their spare tire. Only 15% of drivers properly check their tire inflation pressure.
Tire damage and wear is often a result of driving on tires that are under or over inflated. Checking your tires once a month can insure that your tires are wearing properly and help you to yield better fuel economy and improved vehicle handling.
How to Properly Check Tire Inflation:
- Check tire inflation pressure at least once a month
- Use the correct inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, not the pressure listed on the tire sidewall
- Check tires when they are cold or haven't been driven for at least three hours
Tire Maintenance:
Pressure: Under-inflation can lead to tire failure. It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!
Alignment: A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tires. Have our service department check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.
Rotation: Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you achieve more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle owner's manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for tire rotation is approximately every 6,000-8,000 miles.
Tread: Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of damage.
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