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THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022
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Spring tire care
There’s more to tire maintenance
than switching them out occasionally.
Here’s a look at how to get your tires
ready for spring.
ALIGNMENT
Streets become more susceptible
to potholes and other hazards
during the winter months due to icy
conditions and the salting process.
Sometimes, crumbling infrastructure
goes unnoticed because of the build
up of snow. This puts your car at
risk for misalignments, which could
lead to premature tire failure. Blow-
outs can potentially lead to extensive
damage to your car, and could even
be life threatening. In the meantime,
a misaligned vehicle is much more
difficult to control. But that’s the
principal way drivers can make a
quick diagnosis of this issue. If the car
pulls one way or another at highway
speeds, your tires are out of alignment.
TREADS
The treads on your tires provide the
gripping action needed to steer and
stop. They get a huge workout every
winter, as worsening road conditions
present every-day challenges.
Worn tires put your car at risk of
hydroplaning in rain or melting snow,
a scary moment when the tire loses
contact with the road. Spring is the
perfect time to make sure there’s still
enough tread to give your car the
traction required to operate safely.
To administer a tread test at home,
simply place a penny into your tire
tread. If you are unable to see any
part of President Abraham Lincoln’s
head, your treads are lower than the
recommended depth. The tire should
be replaced immediately.
ROTATION
Rotate your tires each spring, and
you’ll ensure that they wear more
evenly, extending their life. Front
and rear tires age in different ways,
because of their unique responsibilities
during the driving process. As with
alignment, you can test for rotation
issues while driving the vehicle. If you
notice vibrations during turns, it’s time
to rotate your tires.
PRESSURE
Tire pressure should be checked
monthly to guard against uneven
wear, flats or something far worse.
Cars that have under-inflated tires
of more than 25% are actually three
times more likely to crash, according
to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. As temperatures warm
in the spring, under-inflated tires also
risk overheating and then rapid failure.
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