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Proper vehicle safety requires specific attention to tires - to inflation pressure, tread depth, and general tire condition. Disregarding anyone of these factors can have very serious consequences.
According to the Rubber Association of Canada, all-season tires tend to stiffen and lose gripping power around zero Celsius.
At least once a month, inspect your tires closely for signs of uneven wear.
Also, some vehicles may have different sized tires mounted on the front and rear axles, and these different sized tires may also have rotation restrictions.
Unbalanced wheels can cause uneven tire wear, as the rotation may not be perfectly circular.
For best performance, maintain the air pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and/or the tire manufacturer.
Friction between the tire and the road surface causes the tread rubber to wear away over time.
When you are selecting new tires and find one that is perfect, although more expensive than another tire that appears to be a close second; consider evaluating your situation by comparing "how much per mile" each tire will cost.
Tire makers seek lower rolling resistance tire constructions in order to improve fuel economy in cars and especially trucks, where rolling resistance accounts for a high amount of fuel consumption. Tires flex when they roll, which bends the tire’s rubber and steel (used within the rubber to provide additional operating characteristics) in the sidewall of the tire.
You check the air pressure in your spare tire regularly, right?
Did you know?
* The earliest tires were bands of iron (later steel), placed on wooden wheels, used on carts and wagons.
* Both Goodyear and Firestone start producing cord reinforced tires in 1904.
* As wheels changed over time, the term "tire" continued to be used for the outer band even when it no longer served the purpose of tying the spokes together.
* Mountable rims were introduced that allowed drivers to fix their own flats in 1904.
* Michelin introduced pneumatic automobile tires beginning in 1895.
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