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Tire Tips

Purchasing tires is a big investment so you want to ensure that you maximize their life. Here are some tips to help you prolong tire life, improve gas mileage and have a superior driving experience.

• You should check your tire pressure once a month. Since air is a gas you should check the pressure when the tires are cold which means you should not have driven your car more than 2 kilometers, or within the last three hours.
• Tires wear differently on the front because of the scraping they receive as they turn to steer your car. To get the most out of your tires you should rotate them every 10,000 kilometers, or as recommended in your owner¹s manual. This will help make the tires wear more evenly, resulting in increased safety and consistency.
• When purchasing new tires it is important to do so in pairs or sets of four because mixing new tires with old or different types can lead to poor handling and compromise your safety. It is also important that they are the same size, speed rating and that the load carrying capability meets or exceeds your original tires load capacity.
• New tires require a break-in period. When tires are manufactured, a lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking to their mold. Some of this lubricant will remain on your tire that can affect traction when starting, stopping and or cornering.

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