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Tire
Service
Guide
• Keep tires well-inflated
– A pressure gauge is one of the tools you will
need to keep accurate tire pressure. Proper tire
inflation is necessary for safety as well as
optimum tire performance and fuel economy.
• Maintain recommended inflation pressure
levels
– Just as vehicle manuals insist, it is critical to
maintain recommended tire inflation pressure
levels. It enhances the tires’ durability and
extends the lifespan of tread. Underinflation is
the major cause of tire failure and it also causes
the tire components to separate. It also reduces
tire load capacity, which can eventually lead to
mechanical and heat damage. On the other
hand, over inflation can cause stiffness and may
even lead to impact damages.
• Tires should not spin excessively
– Whether you are stuck in snow, mud, or ice, this
is one of the things you should really avoid
doing. Spinning may generate centrifugal forces
and can result in sudden tire explosions. This is
quite unsafe because it may lead to vehicle
damage and also expose the driver to injuries.