To ensure maximum tire life and safety, give your tires a visual inspection at least once a month and before long trips. This is easily done at the same time you check pressures. Look for: Excessive or uneven tread wear, which may indicate improper inflation or steering and suspension misalignment; Cracks or bulges on the sidewalls or tread; Chunking of the tread or any indication of tread separation from the carcass; Signs of puncture, or nails, screws, glass, pieces of stone or any foreign object imbedded in the tire. If you detect any of these conditions, bring your vehicle in for further diagnosis immediately. In most cases, punctures can be repaired if their size is not excessive. A complete inspection will be made while the tire is off the rim. Also keep in mind that sealing compounds and other emergency aids such as fix-a-flat should be treated only as a means of moving the vehicle to a safe location for repair. If abnormal tire pressure loss occurs, check the valve stems for leakage, as well as the tire itself.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:58:54 +0000
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