Tire Care and Safety 

Tire Care and Safety

Why should you take the time to check your tires at least 5 minutes each month?
Well, here’s why:

• Protection against avoidable breakdowns and crashes
• Improved vehicle handling
• Better fuel economy
• Increased tire life

To name just a few. Aside from making sure you get only the best replacement tires from reliable online auto parts stores like Ford Parts Online for your vehicle, follow this no fuss tire safety checklist for a worry-free ride:

• Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare.
• Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of wear or trauma.

Remove bits of glass and other foreign objects wedged in the tread.

• Make sure your tire valves have valve caps.
• Check tire pressure before going on a long trip.
• Do not overload your vehicle. Check the tire information placard or owner’s manual for the maximum recommended load for the vehicle.
• If you are towing a trailer, remember that some of the weight of the loaded trailer is transferred to the towing vehicle.

And yes, remember to check your tires once a month!