PRESSURE
It's important to have the proper inflation pressure in your tires, as under inflation can lead to tire failure. The"right amount" of inflation for your tires is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and is shown on either the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door or fuel door. It is also listed in the vehicle owner's manual.

Look for this information in your vehicle: 
  

  • Check inflation pressure at least once a month and before 
    long trips.
  • Check tires when cool. After driving, tires need 
    at least 3 hours to cool.
  • Remember to check the spare.
  • Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails 
    or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an 
    air leak. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges 
    or other irregularities.
  • Tire inflation pressure increases (in warm weather) or decreases (in cold 
    weather) 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change.

MAINTAIN CORRECT PRESSURE
Under inflation or overloading creates excessive stress and heat, and can lead
to tire failure. This could result in vehicle damage and/or serious injury or
death. Over inflation can make the tire more susceptible to road hazard
damage and pose vehicle handling issues.

ALIGNMENT
Misalignment of wheels in the front or rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear and should be corrected by a tire dealer. Have your alignment
checked periodically as specified by the vehicle owner's manual or whenever you have an indication of trouble such as "pulling." Also have your tire balance
checked periodically.

ROTATION
Tire rotation can prevent irregular tire wear. Always refer to your
vehicle owner's manual for rotation recommendations. If no rotation period is
specified, tires should be rotated approximately every 5,000?8,000 miles.
(NOTE: After rotation, make sure inflation pressure is set to the vehicle manufacturer's specification.)

TREAD
Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. Traction, particularly in bad weather, and resistance to hydroplaning is reduced as tires wear. An easy test: place a penny upside down into a tread groove. If
part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you're driving with the proper
amount of tread. If you can see all of his head, you should buy a new tire.
Built-in tread wear indicators, or "wear bars" will appear on the tire when the
tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. When the top of the "wear bars" are
flush with the tire tread, the tire is worn out and needs to be replaced. Visually
check your tires for signs of irregular tread wear, such as high and low areas or
unusually smooth areas. Consult your tire dealer as soon as possible.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO?
  • Always buckle your seat belt.
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicles equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) can help motorists detect loss of inflation pressure. Federal regulations require TPMS to warn drivers when tires are 25% under inflated. For many vehicles this warning may be too late to prevent damage caused by under inflation. TPMS units are NOT a replacement for monthly tire pressure checks with a gauge.
  • Tire care is pro-environment. Properly inflated tires help promote better fuel economy. Regular care helps tires get the most potential wear so they don't need to be replaced as often.