| Tires are one of the most important parts of your car | | | | have it done every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. |
| for safe travel. Here are some tips on how to keep | | | | Avoid fast starts, stops and turns. |
| them in good condition so they last a long time. | | | | Avoid speeding as that heats the tires excessively |
| Check your tires once a month for wear. One of the | | | | and wears down the tires faster. |
| easiest ways to do this is to place a penny into the | | | | Avoid driving on the edge of the pavement or other |
| most shallow tread groove with Lincoln's head down. If | | | | sharp edges and obstructions. |
| the whole head remains visible the tread is worn down | | | | Avoid overloading the vehicle. Check the owner's |
| to 1/16th of an inch and needs to be replaced. | | | | manual for the maximum weight load for your car. |
| Never have tires repaired if they have a puncture | | | | When buying new tires know what size and what kind |
| larger than 1/4 inch or have sidewall punctures. | | | | of tires your car requires. Know the difference |
| Keep tires properly inflated. Use a tire gauge to | | | | between all-season tires, winter tires, radial tires, etc. |
| measure inflation. A tire can lose up to half of its air | | | | Tell the dealer what type of driving you will be doing |
| pressure and not appear to be flat! | | | | such as winter driving, mountain driving, desert driving, |
| Check air pressure on cold tires. Wait at least three | | | | etc. It will be much easier to help the dealership to get |
| hours after stopping vehicle even after just a one mile | | | | you the proper tires if they know what you need. |
| drive. | | | | It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. But |
| Purchase a good pressure gauge and have it checked | | | | if you need to purchase only one or two tires have |
| for accuracy at your favorite dealer. | | | | them installed on the rear axle. |
| Keep your car in alignment. Just sudden stopping | | | | When washing your car clean the tires with soap and |
| against a curb or driving through a pothole can throw | | | | water and a soft bristle brush or a shop cloth. |
| the front end out of alignment and damage tires. | | | | When properly cared for tires can last up to 40,000, |
| Have the tires rotated regularly. Check the owners | | | | and even up to 80,000 miles depending on driving |
| manual of your vehicle. If no time limit is listed then | | | | habits and road conditions. |