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The ability to provide a high level of performance on both wet and dry pavement varies widely among manufacturers, and even among tire models of the same manufacturer. It's important to understand the intended purpose of each tire's design and tread pattern.
The vast majority of you agreed that we should all use winter tires, but as expected, I got a bundle of "I've never been stuck" letters.
At least once a month, inspect your tires closely for signs of uneven wear.
Uneven wear patterns may be caused by improper inflation pressures, misalignment, improper balance, or suspension neglect.
Wheel assemblies that exhibit excessive imbalance are corrected by applying balance weights to the wheels to counteract the tire/wheel imbalance.
For best performance, maintain the air pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and/or the tire manufacturer.
Wear bars (or wear indicators) are raised features located at the bottom of the tread grooves that indicate the tire has reached its wear limit.
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.
Fuel economy has taken on even greater significance with rising fuel prices. A vehicle's tires play an important role in maximizing overall fuel efficiency. Sipes are valleys cut across the tire, usually perpendicular to the grooves, which allow the water from the grooves to escape to the sides in an effort to prevent hydroplaning.
Instructions for changing your tires are usually found in your owner's manual, or you can take the car to the dealer and have a qualified technician do it for you. There are also roadside assistance service providers in many areas who will come to you to replace a tire on the go.
Did you know?
* BF Goodrich Company invented longer life tires by adding carbon black to the rubber beginning in 1910.
* Michelin introduced pneumatic automobile tires beginning in 1895.
* Goodyear Tire Company patented the first tubeless tire in 1903, however it was not introduced until 1954 .
* In the past rayon was used in tires, but it ages quite quickly.
* BFGoodrich is the first to introduce the commercial synthetic rubber tire in 1940.
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