Tire Troubles in Cold Weather

1/26/2021 (Permalink)

Whether you park your car outside or in a garage during the winter, the cold weather can always affect your tires. And if a problem or leak goes unnoticed, you could end up stranded in the cold waiting for a tow truck. It’s important to prepare your tires for the cold of winter. There are some very easy steps that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends all car owners complete before the cold weather begins:

• Visit your mechanic for a tune up, making sure that all four tires are secure, have no leaks, and have the optimum amount of air
• Make sure you know which warning light on your dashboard indicates low tire air pressure
• Make sure there’s a handheld tire pressure gauge stored somewhere in your car
• Find out if you have a spare tire somewhere in your car
• Remember to go over what the best tire pressure for your tires is and how to check the tire pressure on your own
• If the warning light comes on, check to see if your tires seem sturdy
• If one of your tires feels less solid then the others, use your tire pressure gauge to check the pressure
• If you spot something embedded in your tire, check your pressure as soon as you can

Especially during the winter, it’s important to make sure that your tires are prepared for some of the harshest weather of the year. Even if your warning light often comes on during the winter due to the cold, it never hurts to make sure everything is ok. So make sure you’re prepared and stay safe on the road this year.

Source: https://www.nhtsa.gov

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