Tire safety checklist

	Measure your tire pressure at least once a month, using a good-quality tire pressure gauge. Measure the pressure when the tires are cold. Don’t forget the spare.
	Before inflating your tires, check the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle. This information is usually on the tire information label – normally located on the edge of the driver’s door, the door post, the glove box or the fuel door. This information can also be found in your owner’s manual. Don’t use the pressure indicated on the tire. It’s the maximum pressure, not necessarily the recommended one.
	When inflating your tires, make sure the air pump hose valve and tire valves are free of dirt and other obstructions. Make sure the tire valves have caps.
	Always measure tire pressure before going on a long trip.
	Once a month, inspect tires for uneven tread wear, cuts or cracks, bulges, foreign objects or other signs of wear or trauma.
	Rotate your tires on a regular basis. Check your owner’s manual to find out how – and how often – tires should be rotated.
	Buy the most appropriate tires for your vehicle and your driving needs.
	When installing new tires, always make sure tires of the same type, size, speed rating and load index are on all four wheels.
	Register your new tires with the manufacturer upon purchase.
	Don’t overload your vehicle. The tire information label indicates the maximum recommended load.