Avoiding Car Accidents: Proper Tire Maintenance

Recent studies have shown that U.S. roads, highways, and overpasses are filled with vehicles that are operating on tires filled to only 80% of their recommended pressure. Low tire pressure reduces your gas mileage, increases wear-and-tear, and is a huge hazard to your safety.

Improperly inflated tires cause countless accidents each year. Driving on tires with low pressure causes problems with high-speed stopping, increases required braking distance, and is a huge factor in SUV rollover accidents.

Tire Safety Tips

Your tires are an essential part of your car and should be checked and maintained regularly to protect the safety of you and your loved ones. Here are a few tire safety tips for drivers to be aware of:

• Always make sure each tire is inflated to the recommended pressure (usually written on the side).
• Regularly check tires for wear-and tear. When the tread wears down significantly, it may be time to replace your tire.
• Examine the side-walls of each tire to make sure there are no cracks or tears in the side wall.
• Inspect tires regularly to make sure they are free from harmful road debris.
• Make sure your tires are regularly rotated and balanced.

By following these simple guidelines, you can help ensure the safety of yourself and others on the road.

Contact Us

If you have been involved in a car accident, please contact the Madison car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 1-800-242-2874 to resolve your case.