To keep your tires in excellent condition, Goodyear Tire & Service Network locations have outlined detailed recommendations about tire repair, tire tread, and tire inflation. Browse by section below, or print the full list of self-care tips.
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To help keep your car in proper driving condition, consult this list of tire care suggestions. For a professional evaluation, visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location.
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Having the necessary items will help you change a flat as soon as the need arises, minimizing potential damage to your tires. Review the list below for what to keep in your vehicle. For a professional assistance, visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location:
Make Sure You Always Have:
- Your vehicle's owner's manual
- An inflated spare tire
- A jack
- A lug wrench
- Bracing material, such as a small piece of wood or a brick
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Checking your tire tread every 3,000 miles is recommended. Below are two simple tests to see if your tires need to be replaced. For a professional evaluation, visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location.
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Find out why maintaining proper air pressure in your tires is so important by reading the points below. For a professional evaluation, visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location.
- Under inflation increases treadwear on the outer edges, and generates excessive heat, which can age tires faster.
- Fuel economy is reduced as rolling resistance increases - soft tires make your vehicle work harder.
- Too much air pressure causes the center tread to carry most of the car's weight, leading to faster deterioration and uneven wear.
To find the proper air pressure for your tires, look in your vehicle's owner's manual, on the sticker on the driver's side doorjamb, or in the glove box.
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To help you conserve money and resources, review this quick reference about saving fuel. For professional assistance, visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location.
1 2,600 miles based on a 4% fuel economy improvement, on 65,000 Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty, as compared to the standard Goodyear Assurance® tire tested on P195/65R15 size - 2008 Honda Civic. Actual results may vary based on when tires are replaced, driving and road conditions, and proper tire maintenance.
2 "For Summer Driving Tips, Goodyear Offers a Suitcase Full of Smart Travel Advice," www.Goodyearnewsroom.com
3 http://goodyear.inc.ly/tips-mileage, U.S. Department of Energy
4 http://www.goodyeartires.com/care/fuel-efficient-tires/, U.S. Department of Energy
5 "Gas Saving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Driving," carcarenewsservice.com
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To help maintain even treadwear and prolong tire life, review this quick reference about alignment, rotation, and visual inspections. For a professional evaluation, visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location.
Misalignment of the front or rear wheels can cause rapid or uneven wear. Front-wheel-drive vehicles and those with independent rear suspension require alignment of all four wheels, instead of two. Getting your alignment checked as specified in your vehicle's owner's manual is the recommended way to prolong tire life.4
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating your tires. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual or visit a Goodyear Tire & Service Network location to find the appropriate rotation pattern for your vehicle. If your tires show uneven wear, ask an expert in the Goodyear Tire & Service Network to check for and correct any misalignment, imbalance, or other mechanical problem involved before rotation.4
A tire's tread directly affects how it grips the road, so it's important to regularly inspect it visually for signs of uneven wear. These signs can include high or low areas, or unusually smooth ones.4
4 "Be Tire Smart," The Rubber Manufacturers Association.

