Wheels and tires
Rotate your tires!
Every 5,000 miles or
8,000km, rotate your tires.
Clean brake dust off regularly
Brake dust contains all
sorts of nasty stuff. If you leave it too long, the combination of road grime,
moisture and heat from your brakes will bake it on to your wheels. Brake dust
normally clings to wheels with static electricity so a damp sponge and clean
cold water is the best way to get it off. Check your tire pressures
Check your tire
pressures regularly - once a week is ideal. Bad tire pressures can affect fuel
economy, handling and comfort. It's easy to do and there is no excuse not to.
Check your tread depth
Bald, slick tires might
be good for motor racing but they're no good on the road. Most tires come with
tread wear bars built into them now - find one, examine it and if your tread is
too low, replace your tires. Four new tires might seem expensive but they're
cheaper than a fine or an accident.
Courtesy of Carbibles.com
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