Proper tire maintenance is an important safety function
often neglected. The importance of properly maintaining your tires cannot be
overemphasized. Remember, tires are the only contact between your vehicle and
the road.
Remember to check your tire pressure on a regular basis.
Tires tend to lose air over time especially when the weather changes. Think
about buying a digital tire gauge and check your tires once a month and before
a long trip. Proper inflation pressures can be found in your owner's manual or
on a sticker on the car (usually on the driver's doorjamb). Remember to check
tire pressure only after the car has been sitting for several hours in order to
ensure that the tires are cold -- the friction of driving heats the tires and
increases pressure, which can hide an under-inflated tire.
Under Inflation: Address under-inflated tires immediately.
An under-inflated tire has more rolling resistance, which increases fuel
consumption. It also creates more heat, which can lead to tire failure.
Replace a worn or damaged tire! Tires are not cheap, but
they are vital to the safety of you and your car's occupants. Remember, the
tires are the only thing that connect your car to the road. Always take proper
care of your tires, they are a very important part of your car that needs to be
in top shape every time you drive.
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