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Five Most Important Tire Saving Tips

 

Check tire pressures regularly - with a good tire gauge, before you drive, when tires are cool. Don't guess - read your owner's manual or the vehicle's door jamb for proper pressure. Don't under- or over-inflate them.

The first tire rotation is the most important. When regularly rotated, your tires will last longer and produce even tread wear. Follow your owner's manual guidelines, or the rule to rotate tires at every 5,000 - 6,000 miles.

When you replace your tires, have them computer balanced. Have the balance checked when you rotate them. Balanced tires create a more comfortable ride and will last longer.

Not aligning your vehicle may cause poor handling and worn tires. A jolt can wreck the alignment. Have a tire dealer check it periodically.

Look for uneven tire wear, high and low areas, and damage. An easy wear test: place a penny headfirst into a tread groove. If tread hides part of Lincoln's head, you have enough tread. An entire head means you have low tread and need new tires.