Safety
As the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, your tires play a big role in driving safety...with a little help from you!
Maintain your tires
This includes maintaining proper air pressure, rotating your tires regularly and maintaining proper alignment.Replace your tires when...
treadwear depth reaches 2/32" or you can see the treadwear indicator which shows a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, or use a penny to check the depth. To do this, place a penny in one of the tire's innermost grooves. If you can see the top of Queen Elizabeth II's crown, your treads are worn and need replacing.Evaluate your tires...
by checking the tire pressure frequently. Also, do a visual check regularly for cuts, nails and other problems.Immediately fix punctures
You might be able to save the tire and you will definitely drive more safely.Don't mix tires...
of different sizes or types on the same axle. Never mix radial and non-radial tires on the same axle. The better matched your tires are, the safer the driving.Have your tires mounted professionally
Improper mounting can lead to serious injury if a tire/rim assembly explodes.Avoid spinning your tires at high speeds
If you are stuck in snow, ice, mud or sand, excessive spinning of your tires can cause a sudden tire explosion that could harm your vehicle, you and/or bystanders. For best results rock the vehicle backward and forward to free your vehicle.