Cooper Tires - What's New for SUVs

Proper tire care and safety is simple and easy. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommends getting in the habit of taking five minutes every month to check your tires, including the spare.

Pressure	Under-inflation is a tire's #1 Enemy. It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!
Alignment	Is your vehicle pulling to one side, or shaking? A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tires. Have a tire dealer check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.
Rotation	Promotes uniform tire wear. Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you achieve more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle owner's manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for tire rotation is approximately every 5,000 miles.
Tread	Measure it -- and inspect it. Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of damage.

If you think you may have a tire problem or are unsure of the condition of your tires, consult a tire dealer as soon as possible. For Full Story on Cooper Tires by Sue Mead, click here.

Visit Road & Travel Magazine Car Care & Maintenance for more tips.

For more information, go to www.coopertire.com.

Comments

[Tommy]

It would have been perfect if they could have found some way to make the acronym P.A.R.K. I guess PART isn't so bad though. I should definitely get in the habit of checking my tires more often though. Especially inspecting the tread.

[unite tyre changing machine]

One must always check not just the status of the tyre but also the whole car system. Accidents happen often and one must always find a way to prevent it.

[wheel balancers]

We must be a keen observer about the status of the car or any vehicle that we drive. Safety must be always first in our priority.

[CGS cat back exhaust]

Understanding tire usage, safety and maintenance is really important. I have read that it can decrease fuel consumption if your tire is always well taken care of.