Be Tire Smart and Play your PART Tire Maintenance Be Tire Smart and Play your PART

Play your Part in Tire Maintenance Pressure Alignment Rotation Tread

Proper Pressure Check pressure when tires are cold Check at least every 30 days Check the spare too! Information sticker provides the proper pressure Located on driver’s door frame or glove box Pressure may differ for front and rear tires Use proper tire pressure guage

Alignment Action Vehicles can become misaligned over time Bumps and potholes can create suspension problems Apply brakes when approaching hole Release just before striking Misalignment causes tires to run at an angle Causes uneven wear May cause handling problems

Rotation Rules Tires wear out at different rates Rotation keeps wear even Should be done every 6,000 – 8,000 miles Pattern depends on type of vehicle and tires Consult owner’s manual Check pressure after rotation

Tread Tactics Uneven tread wear indicates problems Shallow Tread Incorrect balance, under/over inflation, misalignment Shallow Tread Should be at least 1/16 inch deep Check tread wear Penny Test