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

2. Play your Part in Tire Maintenance
Pressure
Alignment
Rotation
Tread

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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