Tire Maintenance

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Tire Maintenance

• Presented by
• Whitney Graf

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Play Your PART in Tire Maintenance

• Pressure
• Alignment
• Rotation
• Tread

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Proper Pressure

• Check monthly when tires are cold
• Information placard has correct pressure
• Mounted in drivers door frame of glove box
• Front and rear pressures may differ
• Use reliable tire pressure gauge
• Do not rely on air pump gauge

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Alignment action

• Vehicles can become misaligned over time
• Bumps, potholes create suspension problems
• Apply brakes as you approach hole
• Release just before striking it
• Misalignment causes tires to ride at angle
• May experience handling problems

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Rotation Rules

• Each tire wears out at different rate
• Rotating keeps wear even
• Should be done every 6,000-8,000 miles
• Pattern depends on type of vehicle, tires
• Consult owners manual
• Adjust air pressure after rotation

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Tread Tactics

• Uneven tread wear indicates problems
• Incorrect balance, under inflation, misalignment
• Shallow tread
• Should be at least 1/16-inch deep
• Check tread wear indicators
• When tread is even with bars, replace tire