An L.A. Personal Injury Attorney gives you 6 tips to maintain optimal tire care.
1. Check your tire pressure regularly. A digital tire gauge is an easy way to do that. It’s advisable to check your tire pressure once a month and always, before you set out on a long trip.
2. Take care of under-inflated tires right away. The problem with such tires is that they create more heat, which can cause tire failure.
3. Always keep a spare tire. And make sure that tire is properly inflated as well, should you need it
4. Check for tread depth. You can do this by placing the edge of a penny upside down into the grooves of the tire’s tread. If you can see all of Abe Lincoln’s head, it’s time for new tires. Rotating your tires every 5,000 to 7,000 miles will help ensure that your tires all wear out at the same rate.
5. When you check tire pressure every month, also check for tire damage such as cuts, cracks or bulges.
6. If you find out that your tire is cut or damaged, do not procrastinate. Replace it right away.