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- [Narrator] Caring for
your tires is essential for

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keeping you safe, saving
you money and reducing

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your vehicles environmental impact.

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It's important to maintain your

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tires at the correct air pressure.

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Check it monthly with a tire gage.

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Proper inflation can extend the life

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of your tires up to 4,700 miles.

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Newer cars have a tire
pressure monitoring system.

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You shouldn't ignore your TPMS alert.

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By the time this goes off, your tires

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are already significantly under-inflated.

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Don't know what your pressure number is.

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Look on your door edge, glove box,

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trunk lid or in your owners manual.

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Rotate your tires on a regular basis.

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Owners manuals usually recommend
every 5,000 to 8,000 miles.

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Over time, the rubber in your tires may

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break down causing them
to become unstable.

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Tire aging can happen from normal use or

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from poor storage and
lead to tire failure.

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So check them frequently and
stay aware of their condition.

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If you want to save money and reduce

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your environmental footprint,
consider purchasing low

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rolling resistance tires to
help improve your fuel economy.

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Finally, examine the tread
on your tires for wear.

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Try this trick.

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Grab a penny and place it with Lincoln's

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head upside down and facing you.

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If you can see the top of
Lincoln's head above the tread,

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then it's time for some new tires.

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These three simple steps
will keep your tires in

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good condition and help
keep you safe on the road.

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Check your tire pressure.

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Rotate your tires.

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Check your tire treads for wear.

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Share this video with others to

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let them know about tire safety too.

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To learn more, visit www.safercar.gov.

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