Tires cost how much? Why your treads are worth it

Tires Cost HOW MUCH? Why Your Treads Are WORTH IT You may be surprised to learn that TIRES are the single most important part of your car when it comes to vehicle CONTROL AND SAFETY. OUT OF EVERY The number of vehicles on our roads today driving with at least one BALD TIRE. WHY CHECK YOUR TIRE TREAD REGULARLY FOR WEAR AND TEAR? HEAT BUILD-UP PUNCTURES HYDROPLANING Airflow is needed between Tire tread funnels water the road and the tire to keep the tires from getting too hot. Less tread means more Since tire tread protects the tire from punctures, worn out tread greatly increases the chance out from under the tire, so worn tire tread increases the risk of hydroplaning. heat which can cause major tire damage. of a puncture and potential blowout. In India, old tires are cut up and used to make durable and inexpensive shoes. HOW TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR TIRES AT HOME: CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The correct air pressure for your tires can be found in your owner's manual. Use a tire pressure guage to check your tires when your vehicle has been parked for at least three hours, or when the tires are cold. 3 S GOOD hrs BAD MONITOR TREAD DEPTH Tire tread is too low if it is 3/32 of an inch or less. Many tires have wear bars in the grooves of the tread that, when visible, indicate that the tread is too low. You can also check the tread depth with a penny, by placing it in the groove of the tread with Lincoln's head facing downward. If any part of his head is not covered by the tread, the tires need to be replaced. INSPECT TIRES FOR WEAR AND CRACKS MAKE SURE TIRE VALVES HAVE CAPS Cracks, cuts, and punctures can compromise your vehicle's safety. Check your tires for cracks, debris, and other signs of wear. Valve caps help a tire maintain proper inflation and keep out moisture and dirt particles. Two out of three drivers do not knOW how to tell if their Gires are bald. CONSIDER THIS Half a barrel of crude oil is used to make one truck tire. Sources: http://www.safetires.org/safety.html http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/PATROL/safety_tip_tire_safety.shtml http://www.coopertire.com/html/products/tires 101_tiremaintenance.aspx?tab3D1 http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/1272461 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/the-importance-of-tire-maintenance/ http://www.ehow.com/facts_4740979_facts-car-tires.html http://www3.niu.edu/recycling/alum_facts/page8.html http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/consumer-guide-goes-to-tire-school-cga.htm Rubber Manufacturers Association