Tire Safety
Basic Tire Safety
Tires are four of the most important features on any vehicle. They are also the area most often neglected even though they are relatively easy to care for. You can increase your vehicle's fuel efficiency, reduce harmful emissions, save money and make your vehicle safer by adopting a few simple tire maintenance habits:
- Use the right tires for your vehicle and road conditions.
- Check tire pressure on a monthly basis, using a good quality tire gauge.
- Have your vehicle's tires aligned if you notice unusual wear.
- Have your vehicle's tires balanced if you feel abnormal vibration.
- Rotate your tires regularly.
- Monitor tread wear and replace tires when tire tread is worn out.
- Visually check treads for foreign objects and tires for rips and tears.
- Properly store seasonal tires.
Tire Storage
Store seasonal tires upright, in an indoor location, out of direct sun or strong artificial light. Tires stored on the rims should be deflated to about 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) to avoid cracking or deformation.
