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Few Important Do's and Don'ts for
Tires to Avoid Frequent Tire Shop
Visits
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Be sure to check the air pressure every time you drive your car. You should use an
accurate pressure gauge for this purpose. Keep in mind that though you can use a
gauge at the service station, they may or may not be completely accurate. A
specialized tire shop may have an accurate gauge available though. Under no
circumstances should you be bleeding the tires. Do not let the air pressure out
when your tires are still hot.
Do not exceed the tire pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Many people
make the mistake of going for 200kPa even when the manufacturer has not
recommended this tire pressure. Do not make this mistake, especially before going
on a long road trip.
Do have your wheels checked regularly for proper alignment. Misaligned wheels
will put extra pressure on the tires and will eventually cause serious damage. For
wheel alignment, do make sure to follow the manufacturer's specifications only.
Take special care when parking the car, and try not to hit the curb. Do not wait t