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Facts |
Tire Reference Guide and Maintenance Facts.
- You should check each tire's air pressure (including your spare)
once each month and always before a long trip. Always check when
they are "cold" (that is, at least three hours after the vehicle
has been stopped, or before it has been driven one mile).
- Load carrying limits molded into the tire's sidewall should
never be exceeded. Consult a trained tire professional to verify
limits for the tire that you've chosen.
- If for some reason you cannot safely avoid a road hazard and
you run over glass, rocks, curbs, or other foreign material, check
the tire for external damage. If you suspect damage but can't
see it, have the tire demounted and checked for internal damage
by a trained professional.
- The simplest way to check tread depth is to place a penny into
the tread (Lincoln's head first); if the top of his head remains
visible, the tire needs replacing (less than 2/32").
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Having
your tires regularly rotated achieves more uniform wear on each
tire.
If no period is specified in your owner's manual, then the tires
should be rotated every 6,000-8,000 miles |
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- If you get stuck in mud or snow, don't spin your tires to get
out. Spinning, even for a few seconds, can build up heat and damage
your tires.
- Properly balanced tires and wheels turn with all their weight
distributed equally. Unbalanced tires can result in a vehicle's
"shimmying" (shaking from side to side) and "tramping" (hopping
up and down).
- Cleaning tires removes foreign substances that can degrade the
tires from the tire surface. We recommend soap and water.
- If any tire sustains a puncture, have the tire inspected internally
by us for possible damage that may have occurred.
- Check your tires at least once a month for uneven wear and foreign
objects wedged in the tread. A tire that continually needs more
air should be taken off the vehicle and off the wheel and checked
thoroughly.
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Tips
For Proper Inflation
Purchase an accurate pressure gauge, as it's impossible to tell
how much air is in the tire by looking at it.
The gauges attached to air hoses may not be accurate. It is
normal for all tires to lose air over time.
The pressure should never be below the recommended pressure
listed on the vehicle placard nor above the maximum branded
on the sidewall of a specific tire in normal driving conditions.
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What To Look For When Choosing A Tire:
- Buy the right size tire. The appropriate tire size for your
car can be found in the owner's manual or on a placard located
somewhere in your vehicle. Also, consider the car's original equipment
when purchasing a replacement tire.
- Consider factors such as load-carrying capacity of the tire,
as well as traction, treadwear and temperature grades, also known
as the Uniform Tire Quality Grade System.
- When tire shopping, keep in mind that there is a difference
between the lowest price tire and the best value. As a consumer,
finding the highest quality tire that will fulfill your specific
needs at the most competitive price should be the ultimate goal.
- When purchasing a tire, be sure to fill out and mail the DOT
tire registration card so you can be notified of any product updates.
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