Adirondack Tire

Who wouldn't want to save a little money nowadays? Tire maintenance will save you money on tires. One very important thing to remember is maintaining the proper air pressure in your car tires. Low pressure can makes tires wear out faster, and it can lead to tires overheating, risking a dangerous failure at speed. It takes only a couple minutes every month to check your tire pressure. And don’t forget to check the spare; you don’t want to wait until you get a flat to find out it needs air, too.

Summer driving, time to check your tires!

Tires are just as important in the summer months of driving as winter. As the temperature goes up so does the pressure in your tires. For each 10 degrees the temperature goes up the tire pressure goes up approximately one pound. If you plan to do any hauling or carrying excessive loads in your vehicle check your owner's manual for the recommend tire pressure for heavy loads. Remember to check your tires cold before you head out on your trip. Save summer travels!

You can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer.

The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is usually found on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb or the glove box and in your owner's manual. Do not use the maximum pressure printed on the tire's sidewall.

If you can't avoid the potholes prepare your tires by making sure they are properly inflated. Keeping tire pressure consistently at the manufacturer’s recommendation will help protect your vehicle’s wheels and tires from being damaged from pothole impacts.

Proper tire pressure for safety

Have you ever heard someone tell you that you don't need winter tires, you only need to lower the tire pressure...on your tires you now have when driving on snow and ice? That it will give you better stability and control? I hope you haven't because it is a crock.

Driving on tires with low tire pressure is never a good idea regardless of driving conditions. Don't try this old myth because it may cost you a wrecker bill to get pulled out of the ditch when you lose control because of it.

Instead, you should consider a good set of winter tires. And remember to check your tire pressure often because cold air can lower the pressure.