Today all the way through July 4th is National Tire Safety Week. And with Independence Day this Friday, AAA expects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday weekend.
To help prepare you for traveling, The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) created National Tire Safety Week to remind people about the importance of tire safety and maintenance.
Here are some safety tips for getting the most out of your tires and keeping them in safe working condition:
You should check your tire air pressure at least once a month and again before long trips. Summer heat can dramatically affect tire pressure. According to USMTA Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) detect loss of inflation pressure and warn drivers when tires are 25% under inflated. For many vehicles, this warning may be too late to prevent damage. TPMS are not a replacement for monthly tire pressure checks with a gauge.
Check your alignment, when your suspension goes out of alignment, it causes irregular tire wear and steering inconsistencies.
Be sure to rotate your tires every six thousand miles or earlier if you see uneven wear. Frequent rotations help prevent uneven treadwear and prolong your tires service life.
Be sure to check your tires tread. Your tread is directly related to your vehicles stopping power.
And make sure to check your trunk. Many new vehicles lack a spare tire. Therefore, you can either get a spare tire to have or have tools on hand in case of emergencies such as inflation kits.
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