According to the site tiresafety.com, 75 percent of car owners wash their vehicles monthly though only 14 percent check their tires correctly. We all understand that correct maintenance of our vehicles (including tire care) is important for safety and keeping our cars roadworthy. This combined with keeping our auto insurance in Holyoke up to date is a key part of being a wise motorist. However how much emphasis do you place on your tires?

Here are a number of things to help you keep an eye on your tire care.

Check air pressure: Regular checking of your tires' air pressure is vitally important and should be carried out once a month. Inflate the tires to the recommended level (check the details on the vehicle door or in handbook).

Rotate your tires: A good rule is to have the tires rotated every oil change to help even out the wear and tear.

Check for tire damage and tread wear: When inflating or checking your tires' air pressure, take time to check for nicks, bulges or tread wear. Don't hesitate to replace badly damaged tires.

Tire safety is an often overlooked part of car maintenance. When in doubt don't hesitate to contact a tire professional. Checking with the relevant professionals is also advised if you need information on auto insurance in Holyoke - to start the ball rolling, why not contact one of our agents?

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