Underinflation can lead to tire failure. It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its pressure and not appear to be flat.

Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you archive more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle owner's manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for the rotation is approximately every 6,000-8,000 miles.

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tires. Have a dealer check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.

Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse condiitions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of damage.