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Vehicles driving on under-inflated tires...

Vehicles driving on tires under-inflated by more than 25 percent are 3 times more likely to be involved in a crash related to tire problems!

— TireFitmentExpert (@TireSafetyFirst) December 7, 2013

Saving the World One Rubber at a Time!

Great Read Cheney: The #seven #sins of winter driving http://t.co/ESR2B4xBbu

— TireFitmentExpert (@TireSafetyFirst) December 7, 2013

Gentle acceleration maintains traction and maximizes control in winter conditions

You are stuck to the road by four small patches of rubber. Gentle acceleration maintains traction and maximizes control. Adjust your driving

— TireFitmentExpert (@TireSafetyFirst) December 7, 2013

Replacement tires should...

Replacement tires should be of the same size, load index and speed symbol designation as shown on your vehicle's tire placard #Treaducation

— TireFitmentExpert (@TireSafetyFirst) December 5, 2013

How happy are your tires?

 

How #happy are your tires? I guess it all depends on how much you "inflate" their ego!!

Ensure your tires wear evenly, set them at the proper Psi.

When tires are replaced in pairs the new tires should always...

When tires are replaced in pairs the new tires should always be installed on the rear axle and the partially worn tires moved to the front. New tires on the rear axle help the driver more easily maintain control on wet roads since deeper treaded tires are better at resisting hydroplaning.



The driver can steer and control the front of the vehicle to compensate for the worn tires on the front. Deeper tread on the rear axle will provide greater grip on wet roads and better overall vehicle control.

NEW TIRES MOUNTED ON THE REAR:
The Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA) and every major tire manufacturer recommend mounting the new tires on the rear axle for your safety.

Most vehicles are equipped with the same size tire at every wheel position. Ideally all of these tires should also be of the same type and design, have the same tread depth.

Tires are just about the most important part of your car!

Knowing how to identify a tire's manufacturing date is very useful, maybe even essential!!

Tires are just about the most important part of your car. If they're in bad shape, the car's ability to accelerate, stop, and turn in all conditions is greatly compromised. Everybody knows to replace tires when the tread gets down to the wear bar, but what about when they get too old?

The rubber in tires deteriorates over time due to UV and environmental exposure. The resulting rot" leaves tire structure brittle and leads to sidewall damage and eventual failure.

Replace Old Tires Even if There is Tread Remaining

• Some Vehicle Manufacturers Recommend Replacement at 6 Years
• Most Tire Manufacturers' Warranties Expire After 60 months or 5 Years
• Most Tire Manufacturers Recommend Replacement at 10 Years
• Tire Industry Experts Recommend Replacement at 10 Years

Introducing... #TREADUCATION @TREADUCATION

Treaducation - The BEST Tires are a MUST! Raising road safety awareness and promoting safe year-round driving techniques. Safer driving thru education - #TREADUCATION

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2 important Tire Safety Tips! The health of all of the tires is important for a safe road trip...

#1  Tire rotation: The good health of tires demand frequent rotations. After every five to seven thousand kilometers, experts suggest tire rotations.  This will maintain equal wear and ensure even use of the tread face for both the front and rear tires, and also all across the tire's center and shoulders.





#2  Wheel balancing: The health of all of the tires is important for a safe road trip and wheel balancing is also critical for this. An out of balance tire increases wear and tear and compromises safety. It can cause annoying shakes and dangerous mechanical damage in the vehicle.

Check your tires air pressures routinely and do a visual inspection of your tires before and after each road trip.

Check your tire pressure on a regular basis. At least once a month.  Also check the tire pressures before and after each trip you take as well as the quality of the tread and sidewall of your tires . Also keeping your tires in good condition, you will improve your gas mileage.

Too little is never enough!

While few all-season tires have Wear Indicators molded into their tread designs, their winter snow traction will pass the point of diminishing returns when their treads wear down to approximately 6/32" of remaining tread depth and I recommend that they be replaced as soon as possible, before the first snowflakes appear!

Do not over-inflate your all season or winter tires, these are the signs of over-inflation!

Typically, tires that wear mostly in the middle as opposed to the edges, is more likely than not, caused by over-inflation. Center Rib: If the tires are worn more in the center, this is usually due to overinflating. Make sure your tire pressure is set to the manufacturer's recommended pressure rather than the pressure embossed on the tire's sidewall. The pressure on the sidewall is a maximum safe pressure, not a recommendation. If pressure is not the issue, it may be that your tires are too wide for the wheels. I’m available for any questions , feel free to e-mail me anytime TireSafetyFirst@gmail.com

If you live in an area that requires you to drive in snow and ice, then a winter tire is a really good decision.

If you live in an area that requires you to drive in snow and ice, then a winter tire is a really good decision. A lot of people say "I can get around fine on all season tires", and that may be true, but you can get around even safer on winter tires. Many people that have driven on all season tires their entire life have been extremely surprised when they tried a winter tire and experienced how much better winter tires are in cold weather, snow and ice.