You should check each tire's air pressure
(including your spare) once a month and always before a long trip. Always
check when they're "cold" (that is, at least three hours after the vehicle
has been stopped, or before it has been driven one mile)
Load carrying limits molded into the tire's
sidewall should never be exceeded. Consult an ACCCtrained tire professional
to verify limits for the tire that you've chosen
If for some reason you cannot safely avoid a road
hazard and you run over glass, rocks, curbs, or other foreign material,
check the tire for external damage. If you suspect damage but can't see it,
have the tire demounted and checked for internal damage by a trained
ACCCprofessional
The simplest way to check tread depth is to place
a penny into the tread (Lincoln's head first); if the top of his head
remains visible, the tire needs to be replaced (lessthan 2/32")
Tire rotation can be
beneficial in several ways. When done at the recommended times, it can
preserve balanced handling and traction of the tires and even out tire wear.
It can even provide performance advantages
If you get stuck in mud or snow, don't spin your tires to get out. Spinning, even for a few seconds, can build up heat and damage your tires
Properly balanced tires and wheels turn with all their weight distributed equally. Unbalanced tires can result in a vehicle's "shimmying" (shaking from side to side) and "tramping" (hopping up and down)
Cleaning tires removes foreign substances that can degrade the tires from the tire surface. We recommend soap and water
If any tire sustains a puncture, have the tire inspected internally by any American Car Care Center for possible damage that may have occurred
Check your tires at least once a month for uneven wear and foreign objects wedged in the tread. A tire that continually needs more air should be taken off the vehicle and off the wheel and checked thoroughly
