Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers




	The suggestions and tire tips we offer on this page will help you get optimum performance and much longer life from your tires, as well as help you to get the maximum return on your tire investment.


	Maintaining air pressure is the most important part of tire care. Proper inflation can extend tire life and increase fuel economy. Tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer. This information can be found in the owner’s manual or on the edge of the driver’s door. Check pressure with a quality gauge every two weeks and before any long trips. Always check the pressure when the tires are cool (when the vehicle has been driven less than one mile). Never bleed or reduce tire pressure when tires are hot. A tire’s air pressure will automatically increase as its internal temperature increases. Vary inflation with load. Tire pressure can be increased when your vehicle is carrying extra weight. However, it should never exceed the maximum PSI as indicated on the tire sidewall. Make sure your tires have valve caps. They will keep air in and keep moisture and dirt out.


	The purpose of tire rotation is to achieve more uniform wear and longer life for all tires on a vehicle. Consult the vehicle owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s rotation recommendation. If no rotation period is specified, tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles.

	Tires often give their owners signs of problems in plenty of time for them to be corrected. You can easily read these early warning signs by looking for: A saw-tooth appearance on the edges Faster wear on the outer edges than in the middle The tire wears excessively on one side Cups or dips in the tread A simple test for tread wear Place a penny into a tread groove with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, you need a new tire.