Importance of Tires
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 41,471 fatal crashes last year and in an estimated 3.56% of these incidents, a total of 1,476, failure of a vehicle component or auto part was a contributing factor. In most cases it's not known whether the component was defective or the driver was negligent. Either way, maintenance goes a long way toward preventing an accident.
Your car’s tires are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on your car. It won’t matter how well the engine, transmission, suspension, or even the brakes work if the tires cannot grip the road properly. No tire traction = no control.
So what are the warning signs that you should look out for when it comes to your car’s tires?
If you are experiencing any of the following then you are or soon will have tire trouble:
• A side-to-side "waddle" at slow speeds.
• An increased shimmy or vibration at highway speeds.
• A sharp pull to the side.
• Weaving or fishtailing.
Maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits (not carrying more weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires. Quality replacement auto parts including wheels can be found at trusted online auto parts stores like Auto Parts Online which offer BMW parts, Honda parts, Nissan Parts, Ford parts, and any car make of your choice at prices that won’t leave you flat.
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