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Tire Check
 
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Care Tips » Tire Check
Pressure
Underinflation is the leading cause of 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 a tire dealer 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's owners manual has a specific
recommendation, the guideline for tire rotation is approximately every
6,000 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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