Hey Baby, What’s Your PSI?
As Americans take to the highways for summer vacations – and just in time for National Tire Safety Week (July 7 - 13, 2009) – FindLaw’s Injured puts the focus on tire safety, with tips on proper air inflation and watching your tread wear.
When it comes to tire safety and the steps you can take to avoid tire failure, the three most important things to watch out for are:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends checking your tire pressure at least once a month, to make sure that the PSI is in line with specifications from your vehicle’s manufacturer.
Tread Wear. If your tire tread wears down to 2/32 (or 1/16) of an inch, it’s time to replace your tires, according to the NHTSA. If you don’t have a ruler, Abraham Lincoln can tell you if your tread is too worn. Take a penny and place the edge that’s right above Lincoln’s head into the tread groove. If you can still see all of Lincoln’s head (i.e. the top of his head), you need to replace the tire.
- What’s Your PSI? A Short Tire Safety Quiz (NHTSA.gov)
- SaferCar.gov: Tires
- Safety Search: Vehicles, Tires, and Equipment (FindLaw)
- Highway Safety: Speeding Laws (provided by Montagna & Montagna, P.C.)
- Driving Safety (FindLaw)
- Auto Accident Claims (provided by The O’Connell Law Firm, P.C.)
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