Don't Let Tires Flatten Your Travel Plans (NAPSA)—Getting flat tire is no fun for anyoneat anytime, especially ‘onvacation. To keep yournextroad trip rolling along, the nonprofit Car Care Council recommends a quick tire check before youleave the driveway. eA a “The excitement of summervacation quickly deflates when your car has a flat tire” said Rich White, executive direc- tor, Car Care Council. “A quick four- step tire check will help you to avoid the aggravation of changinga flat tire on the side ofthe road” 1. Check that all tires, including the spare,are inflated to recommended pressurelevels. 2. Checktire tread depth with a sim- ple pennytest—ifyou see Lincoln’s head abovethetread, thenit is time for new tires. 3. Check for irregular wear as uneven wearindicates a need for wheel alignment. 4. Check tires for cuts, bruises, bulges, bald spots or otherirregularities thatcanleadto a flattire. “AAA expects to get calls from stranded motorists this summer and a good portion of those vehicle troubles will be tire related.” said White. “A comprehensive pre-trip vehicle inspection, includingthetires, is the best waytoalert yourself to any potential issues so you can address them Check yourtires before your next roadtrip so they don't leave you flat. before you leave home and keep your road trip on track.” For moreinformation ontire safety and maintenance, visit www.ustires. org/safety. For service interval schedules, questions to ask a technician and other helpful auto care information, view the Car Care Council’s free digital “Car Care Guide” at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide. The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “re” consumereducation campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance andrepair to con- sumers. To order a free copy of the “Car Care Guide?’ visit www.carcare.org.
