Prioritize tire care for summer travel

With a busy summer travel season here, one local automotive company is urging drivers to make tire maintenance a priority before hitting the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tire related crashes contribute to hundreds of deaths each year in the US, including more than 524 alone. The administration reports nearly one in five drivers. Operating a vehicle with at least one significantly under flated tire, increasing the risk of blowouts, poor handling and loss of safety. Longer stopping distances. A manager at City Tire in Springfield says a quick tire check can go a long way in preventing those dangers. Try to avoid potholes at all costs. If you can always keep an eye on your tire pressure. Make sure your tire pressure is at their recommended specification by the manufacturer. Always check your tread depths. Make sure you have a sufficient amount of tread depth so you're not slipping and sliding all over the place. He adds getting your tires rotated and making sure they are properly inflated can also prolong the life of your tires.