1. Be Tire Smart – Play your PART Tire Clinic Presentation Fall 2004

2. Benefits of Proper Tire Inflation Save fuel – save money Longer tire life Safer, smoother ride Reduce harmful emissions

3. Canadians’ Tire Maintenance Habits Across the country: 2/3 of the vehicles have at least one tire that is improperly inflated 1/3 of the vehicles have 3 or 4 tires that are improperly inflated

4. Canadians’ Tire Maintenance Habits Common misperception about correct tire pressure 39% measure tire pressure monthly 36% do not know how to measure tire pressure

5. Information Placard The vehicle information placard - correct place to find the proper tire pressure for your tires

6. Play your PART - Pressure Measure tire pressure monthly Use a good quality tire gauge Factors affecting tire pressure include: –Dramatic temperature swings –Extreme temperatures –Carrying a heavy load

7. Measure Pressure Monthly Step 1: Find recommended pressure on information placard Step 2: Measure pressure when the car has been stationary

8. Measure Pressure Monthly Step 3: Remove valve cap Press tire gauge onto valve Take pressure reading Replace valve cap Repeat steps on each tire

9. Measure Pressure Monthly Step 4: Add air to achieve recommended pressure Do not drive on seriously under-inflated tires

10. Play your PART - Alignment Poor alignment causes: –Uneven tire wear –Handling problems –Increased fuel consumption Check alignment annually or every 25,000 km

11. Play your PART - Rotation Rotate tires to: –Minimize wear –Prolong tire life –Reduce the risk of sudden tire failure Rotate tires every 10,000 km

12. Play your PART - Tread Check tire treads for signs of wear –If wear bar is exposed, tire must be replaced Try the penny test

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