Underinflated tires and overloaded vehicles are the leading causes of tire failure.

Key Tire Care Messages

• All motorists need to check their tire pressure at least once per month.
• You can’t tell correct tire pressure just by looking. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge to measure pressure when tires are “cold” — meaning they haven’t been driven on for at least three hours.
• The correct PSI or pressure for your tires is listed on your vehicle’s tire information label or in your owner’s manual, not what’s on the side of the tire.
• Check the overall condition of your tires, particularly the tread and sidewalls, at least once a month.
• Use the Lincoln’s head penny test, or look for the built-in wear bar indicators to determine when it’s time to replace your tires.
• Make note of any irregular tread wear. This could be an indication of a wheel misalignment, the need for a tire rotation, or both. Uneven tread wear is a sign that you need to take your car in for servicing.

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