What are some driving tips to maintain tire safety?
• Do not overload your vehicle. Remember that when you are towing a trailer, some of the weight from the loaded trailer is transferred to the towing vehicle. • Slow down when driving over potholes or objects in the road. • Do not run over or strike curbs. Q: How can I find out how much air pressure I should have in my tires and what the maximum load is for my vehicle? A: This information is located in the owner’s manual or on a tire placard. These placards are permanent labels attached to the vehicle door edge, doorpost, interior of glove box door, or inside of the trunk lid. Q: How do I check the tread on my tires to make sure they are not bald? A: Tires have intermittently spaced raised indicators in the bottom of the tread grooves. It is time to replace your tires when these indicators appear even with the outside of the tread. You can also use a Lincoln penny to test the amount of tread you have left. Place the penny into the tread with Lincoln’s head pointing down. If you can see
