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There are many things to keep in good working order on your car. One of the most important, and unfortunately, most overlooked items is the tires. There's more to Tires than meets the eye, and, though many people don't realize it, the condition of your tires can affect many other parts of your car. The simplest maintenance is checking your tire pressure. Correct pressure will prolong the life of your tires. You may even notice a little boost in fuels economy as well. tire pressure gauges are extremely cheap and probably one of the best investments you can make in your car. Another measure you can take to combat premature tread wear is regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. This should be done at least every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Though not entirely inexpensive, some tire shops include free lifetime rotation and balancing in their extended warranties. Now to the more common sense subjects such as driving habits. The more aggressively you drive, the more your tires suffer, plain and simple. Last, I would like to encourage everyone who reads this article to ask questions when you take your car for tire service. Technicians are always happy to explain things for you, such as uneven wear. The problem could be as simple as wheels out of balance or something more serious like front-end components either out of alignment or needing replaced. Now, hopefully you understand the importance of proper tire maintenance. Not only can poor maintenance become very costly in the long run, but you could very well be jeopardizing the safety of you and your passengers as well. So i guess I'll quote the Michelin Man and say "There's a lot riding on you tires".

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