How Well Do You Know Your Tires?

As a vehicle owner, it is imperative that you know how old your tires are. And not only should you know their age, but you need to always know their condition as well. This information could save your vehicle and could even potentially save your life.

Tire Pressure

Tire pressure is perhaps one of the most important things when it comes to safely driving a vehicle. It’s very important that the pressure is just right in each one of your tires. You need to know what the correct levels are. You can usually get this information from the sticker on the inside of the driver’s door, or you can find it in your owner’s manual. Once you know what they are supposed to be you can adjust them accordingly. Under-inflated and over-inflated tires can be very dangerous for a number of different reasons.

Tire Damage

Keep a close eye on the condition of your tires. If you notice anything wrong with them, such as cuts, cracks, bulges, balding, or excessive wear, heed the warning and get it taken care of immediately. All tires will need to be replaced eventually as they age, that is inevitable, but some factors may cause them to have to be replaced sooner than normal. This could be from the type of conditions that you drive in, or how aggressive of a driver you are. Things like snow, ice, and burning rubber from accelerating or braking too quickly can definitely age your tires faster, too.

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