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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 heck 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 10000Km. WHY ROTATE YOUR TIRES? Each tire on your car support a different amount of weight, this unequal weight distribution causes your tires to wear at different rates. By rotating your tires, you can extend their useful life. 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. Refer to your vehicle’s owner manual for rotation recommendations. If no rotation period is specified, tires should be rotated approximately every 6000 miles. Sometimes front and rear tires use different pressure. After rotation, adjust individual tire air pressure to the figures recommended for each wheel position by the vehicle manufacturer.

Misalignment of wheels in the front or rear can cause uneven and rapid tread wear 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 manuals or whenever you have an indication of trouble such as “pulling” or vibration. Also have your tire balance checked periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular wear. WHY CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT? If your cars suspension system is out of alignment, your tire will wear unevenly and you may experience handling problems. Potholes and rough roads can contribute to the problems with alignment. Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with independent rear suspension. Require alignment of all four wheels. Have a tire dealer check your alignment periodically as specified by your vehicle’s owner manual or if handling problems develop, such as “pulling” or vibration. Also have your tire balance checked periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular wear

Number of tires on the road in America in 1999 on non-commercial vehicles (cars and light trucks, including SUV) : 882 million Number of tires shipped in 1999 : 316 million Miles driven by non-commercial vehicles in 1998 :2.4 trillion Occupant fatalities in 1999 in cars and light trucks :35,806 Number of fatalities in 1999 that involved “tire related factors” :647 or 1.8 percent Recommended frequency for visual inspection and air pressure check of all four tires and the spare : one a month and before every long trip. *(Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Rubber Manufacturers Association)