HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIRES.

TIRE DAMAGE
If your tire is damaged, there's a good chance it can be repaired if the following criteria apply:

• The puncture is less than 1/4"
• The damage is on the tread section of your tire and not the sidewall
• The tire was not driven on while flat

You should take the damaged tire to an authorized tire store or mechanic. It can then be checked from the inside.

TIRE WEAR
Tires are an integral part of your overall safety on the road. Worn out tires skid much more easily on wet roads and reduce handling and stopping power. With that in mind, it's important to inspect your tires at least once a month for signs of damage or wear. There are two easy ways to check tire wear:

Wear Bars
Wear bars are narrow bands of rubber which appear in the grooves across the tire tread. They are built in to every tire and will show up when only 1/16" of tire tread remains. If you can see the wear bars, you need new tires as soon as possible.

The Penny Test
A common penny also provides you with an easy way to check your tires. Simply place a penny into one of the shallowest tread grooves with Lincoln's head turned down. If you can still see the top of his head, it's time to get new tires.