Your Toyota Tire Center in Frankfort, KY at Glenn Toyota. The place to get tires matched exactly to your Toyota. Your vehicle's tires are a specifically engineered component of your vehicle, helping to provide its unique driving and safety characteristics. That's why it's important to use tires that are exactly matched to your Toyota. Getting your tires from your Toyota Dealership, Glenn Toyota, is your assurance that you'll get those tires – and only those tires. You will also get: 2yrs. Road Hazard, Free Tire Rotation for the life of the tire, and we have a PRICE MATCH Guarantee!!
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TIRES
PRESSUREIt’s important to have the proper inflation pressure in your tires, as under inflation can lead to
tire failure. The “right amount” of inflation for your tires is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and is shown
on either the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door or fuel door. It is also listed in the owner’s manual.
Look for this information in your vehicle:
• When you check the inflation pressure, make sure the tires are cool — meaning they are not hot from
driving even a mile. (NOTE: If you have to drive a distance to get air, check and record the tire pressure
first and add the appropriate inflation pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat
up and the inflation pressure inside to increase as you drive. Never “bleed” or reduce inflation pressure
when tires are hot.)
• Remember to check the spare. (NOTE: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.)
• Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke
a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts,
bulges or other irregularities.
MAINTAIN CORRECT PRESSURE
Under inflation or overloading creates excessive stress and heat, and can lead to tire failure.
This could result in vehicle damage and/or serious injury or death.
An over inflated tire can cause uneven wear in the center of the tread. Over inflation also can
make the tire more susceptible to road hazard damage and pose vehicle handling issues.
ALIGNMENT
Misalignment of wheels in the front or rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear and should be
corrected by a tire dealer. Front-wheel-drive vehicles, and those with independent rear suspension, require
alignment of all four wheels. Have your alignment checked periodically as specified by the vehicle owner's
manual or whenever you have an indication of trouble such as“pulling.” Also have your tire balance checked
periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular wear or vibration.
ROTATION
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating your tires. Consult your vehicle owner’s
manual, the tire manufacturer or your tire dealer for the appropriate rotation pattern for your vehicle.
(NOTE: If your tires show uneven wear, ask your tire dealer to check for and correct any misalignment,
imbalance or other mechanical problem involved before rotation.)
Before rotating your tires, always refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for rotation recommendations.
If no rotation period is specified, tires should be rotated approximately every 5,000–8,000 miles.
(NOTE: After rotation, make sure inflation pressure is set to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.)
TREAD
Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. Traction,
particularly in bad weather, and resistance to hydroplaning is reduced as tires wear. An easy test:
place a penny into a tread groove.
If part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread, you’re driving with the proper amount of tread. If
you can see all of his head, you should buy a new tire. Built-in treadwear indicators, or
“wear bars,” which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the
tire when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. When you see these “wear bars,” the tire is
worn out and should be replaced.
Visually check your tires for signs of uneven wear. You may have irregular tread wear if there are high
and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Consult your tire dealer as soon as possible.
TIRE CARE FACTS
>27% of passenger cars and 32% of pickup trucks, SUV’s and minivans have at least
one significant under inflated tire.*
>9% of tires on the road are bald.*
>A tire can lose as much as 50% of its inflation pressure and not appear to be flat.
>Inflation pressure in a tire goes up (in warm weather) or down (in cold
weather) 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change.
* Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO…
Always buckle your seat belt.
Practice good driving habits, which will help keep your tires in good condition.
• Obey posted speed limits.
• Avoid fast starts, stops, and turns.
• Avoid potholes and other objects on the road.
• Do not run over curbs or hit your tires against the curb when parking.
• Do not overload your vehicle. Check your vehicle’s tire information in the owner’s manual for the
maximum recommended load for your vehicle.
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