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Tire pressure should be checked at least once a month.
If you hear your tires squeal while corning, this is a good sign of low tire pressure.
It takes half a barrel of crude oil to produce the rubber in just 1 truck tire.
The best place to store winter tires is in a cool, dry location. (Basement, or possibly a garage). You can lay them down flat, stacked on top of each other, but no taller than 4 high.
A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not physically appear to be flat.
All-season tires are best for most consumers driving passenger cars. They provide a good combination of grip on wet and dry roads, and in light snow.
Your tires do not tell you what the tire pressure should be. These are specific to a vehicle, not a tire. Cars are typically around 32 PSI and trucks around 35 PSI. See your vehicle manual.
Underinflated tires wear faster, and they affect the steering and handling of your vehicle.
Nearly 70% of drivers don't know how to tell when their tires are bald.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), traction control, and vehicle dynamics control systems are limited by the grip the tires can provide. These are all safety features you don't want to fail under emergency circumstances.
While you could buy cheap tires, they don't perform well and tend to wear out quickly. Consider spending a little extra money to upgrade for better performance, safety and longevity.
When cleaning your tires, never use tire-care products containing alcohol or petroleum distillates. This cause your tires to crack and wear more quickly.
Only 14% of drivers properly check their tire pressure.
It is recommended that you not drive any farther than 50 miles on a "donut" spare tire.
Rotating your tires can even out wear rates based on the amount of weight that each tire carriers on a vehicle.