Take it from former race-car driver Johnny Unser—checking for telltale warnings of a worn-out tire is more important than you think.
“Checking your tires is like going to the dentist,” says Unser, five-time veteran of the Indy 500. “It’s something we don’t do often enough, that we put off until we absolutely have to.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire failure causes around 11,000 car crashes each year. Both Unser and NHTSA recommend doing a quick tire inspection once a month to see if you need new tires.
When it’s time to replace your tires, Unser recommends doing so in pairs or all four at a time for better performance and traction and, ultimately, a safer ride.
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By Maria Carter
Originally published in 2014.
Absolutely correct
Thanks
GET A TIRE GUAGE. CHECK YOUR TIRES ONCE A WEEK.
These are outstanding informations that people sometimes tend to ignore . Thanks for the helpful suggestions .
Randy Pena
All information very helpful. Thank you for posting.
Another Good one, I am lax with my tyres and I know I will pay the price if I act stupid. I will check them and have my mechanic give them a through check out. Thank You. Andria.
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What great information! Thanks!!! I’m forwarding it to my children!!!!
This is stuff I can use. Thanks a lot for sharing!!
Thanks for the great information. I sure I will need help in one these areas one day.
Thank you for providing this information. It helps me to be proactive, economical, efficient and safe.
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Good info thanks. George Ladamus
Thanks for all the really good info it will come in handy for all of us girls.
Excellent information! The tips are especially handy for someone with little repair experience/knowledge. I appreciate the car-care reminders, and info on how to recognize possible problems. Thanks GEICO!
Without a spare, you are set up for a possible towing bill if beyond 50 mi (ford), and maybe a motel bill waiting for a dealer to open. Many popular changers won’t risk damaging your fancy large diameter aluminum rims. That sealer has an expiration date and it can ruin your tire pressure sensor, so get ready for a dealer price. You cannot mix sensors since brands have unique radio channels, but you can buy, and install, an entire generic set for $400. Now this a lot of collateral cash for simple flat tire.
A friend customized a scissor jack for me and I found a plugging kit without “temporary” disclaimers. Should also mention that my large rim tire (part of factory bundle) has no temporary spare with the same feet per turn so the traction control must be disabled to use one. Neither will an extra performance tire fit the well in the trunk. Things to think about! All roads lead to the dealer these days.
Thank you for the reminder.