Tire Saving Tips

• Always keep tires inflated at levels listed in the owners manual. To ensure proper pressure reading, check tires when they are cool. 
  
  
• When possible, start and stop vehicle slowly and decelerate around corners. Also, avoid squealing tires. This will help prevent unnecessary wear and tear of your tires. 
  
  
• Always drive the recommended speed limit. Increases in speed cause higher tire temperature, thus extra tire wear. 
  
  
• Make sure your tires are properly balanced and rotated. This should be done every 6,000 miles, or as recommended by your owners manual.  
  
  
• Slow down or avoid curbs, potholes, and any debris in roads; also slow down on rough roads. 
  
  
• Make sure your tires are of the recommended size for your vehicle. If your tires are undersized, they could potentially lose up to 10% of their life and also cause your vehicle to waste gas. 
  
  
• Having your vehicle properly aligned is important in maintaining tire quality. Vehicle alignment should be checked often, especially if you notice your vehicle “pulling” to one side or another, or if you notice irregular tread wear on your vehicle’s tires. 
  
  
• Tread depth is another important factor for tire maintenance. Tires should have a minimum tread depth of 1/16^th of an inch. A quick easy way to test tread depth is the “penny test.” Place a penny within the tire’s treads and check to see if Lincoln’s head is visible. If Lincoln’s entire head is visible, then it’s time to replace the tire. 
  
  
• Do not overload your vehicle. Overloading your vehicle may jeopardize its ability to operate safely. Check your owners manual for vehicle’s maximum load. 
  
  
• In general, each of the tires on your vehicle should be the same type, size, brand, etc. There are some exceptions to this rule, such as high performance tires. Check with your dealer if you have any questions.