Tire Safety and Maintenance
You should always check each tyre's air pressure (including your spare) at least once a month and always before a long trip. Always check when they're cold, at least three hours after the vehicle has been stopped.
Load Carrying Limits molded into the tyre's sidewall should never be exceeded. Consult a trained tire professional to verify limits for the tire that you've chosen.
If for some reason you run over glass, rocks, curbs, or other foreign material, check the tire for external damage. If you suspect damage but can't see it, have the tire dismounted and checked for internal damage.
Having your Tyres rotated regularly achieves more uniform wear on each tire. If no time period is specified in your owners manual, then the Tyres should be rotated every 7,500 miles.
If you get stuck in mud or snow don't spin your Tyres. Spinning, even for a few seconds can build up heat and damage your Tyres.
Properly balanced Tyres and wheels turn with all their weight distributed equally. Unbalanced Tyres can result in a vehicle shimmying (side to side motion) and tramping (hopping up and down).
Check your Tyres at least once a month for uneven wear and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
Proper Inflation
The tire pressure should never be below the recommended pressure listed on the vehicle placard nor above the above the maximum branded on the sidewall of a specific tire in normal driving conditions.
What to Look For in Choosing a Tire
Buy the right tire size. The appropriate tire size for your car can be found in the owner's manual or on a placard located somewhere on your vehicle. Also, consider the original equipment when purchasing a replacement tire. Please check and double-check the size of the tire(s) you need before ordering ( measure twice ... order once! ).
If the original Tyres were speed rated, it is recommended to replace them with Tyres of the same or higher speed ratings.
When tire shopping, keep in mind that the lowest price may not necessarily be the best value. As a consumer, finding the highest quality tire that will fulfill your specific needs at the most competitive price should be the ultimate goal.
Dimensions shown in tire charts are based on non-scientific measurements of inflated Tyres. Dimensions can vary based on rim size and inflation.
