Discount Tire Shares Tire Tips for Safe Road Travel

Discount Tire, America's largest tire company, reminds motorists that tire care should be a top priority on the planning checklist for any road trip, especially during the holiday season as temperatures drop and road conditions can change dramatically due to weather. Discount Tire provides free tire inspection services at all of its retail stores nationwide. The company offers the following tire tips to keep motorists safe on the road.
Discount Tire Tips:

• Make sure you have the right tires for the season. Winter season
  tires are engineered to provide control and safe handling on all
  winter road conditions: snow, freezing rain, slush, ice, wet, black ice and on dry roads. Winter season tires can deliver approximately 25-50 percent more traction than all-season tires.
  
• Check air pressure before you hit the road to ensure
  safety, improve fuel economy and to save money on road travel.
  
• Rotate tires before you go. Tires should be rotated
  every 6,000 miles for optimal wear. Regular tire rotation achieves
  uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
  
• Check wheel alignment before you go. Wheel alignment provides predictable and safe vehicle control as well as a comfortable and smooth ride that is free of pulling or vibration.
  
• Check air pressure during the trip. Tire pressure changes one pound for every 10 degrees of temperature change. Air pressure in a tire tends to
  increase in warm weather and decrease in cold weather. For
  accurate pressure, check pressure when tires are cool.