Here at City Tire we understand tire maintenance is not only confusing, it can be a little inconvenient. Following are some important tips about tire maintenance and how City Tire is prepared to make it a little easier for you!

The Rubber Manufacturers Association(RMA) has created the phrase, “Be Tire Smart, Play Your P.A.R.T” as an easy reminder about tire maintenance.

P= Pressure Underinflation is the #1 enemy of Tires. It can cause irregular wear or even worse, can cause internal damage to the tire leading to a blowout. Don’t let this happen to you, check your air pressure once a month. To make it even easier, stop by City Tire for a free air pressure check monthly!

A= Alignment Hit any potholes or curbs lately? If you have, your front end alignment may need attention. A vehicle that is out of alignment will tend to pull/drift to the left or right making the vehicle more difficult to control. Also, misalignment also causes uneven treadwear on your tires, shortening the treadlife of the tire and reducing traction. Let a City Tire alignment expert set you straight!

R= Rotation The basic guidline for tire rotation is every 6,000 miles. Rotation, along with proper alignment and inflation, is critical to the even wear of tires! Each wheel position has different wear characteristics, so it is very important to get each tire in each wheel position via rotation to “even out” these differences.

T= Tread It is very important to inspect the tread of your tires monthly. Quick or irregular wear can greatly effect a tires’ ability to grip the road. Needless to say, gripping the road is the only job a tire has, so this is a very important safety inspection! City Tire is happy to professionally inspect your tires free of charge at any time!

Visit www.rma.org/tire_safety and www.tiresafety.com for more info!