Fall Tire Safety Tips from Cooper Tire
September 30 2020 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Autumn is an important time for drivers to
check their tires
Colorful leaves and dropping temperatures are a sign that fall
is beginning, and Cooper Tire & Rubber Company encourages
drivers to use the changing season as a reminder to check their
tires and ensure they’re prepared for the potentially challenging
road conditions that autumn weather brings. This time of year,
drivers need to be aware of changing temperatures, increased rain
and more debris on the roads.
“It might be surprising to drivers that fall seasonal conditions
produce some of the most challenging road hazards,” said Andrea
Berryman, Cooper’s Director of Product Development. “Your tires are
the only thing connecting you to the road, so ensuring they are
properly inflated and have enough tread to allow for optimal
braking will help you safely get to your destination.”
On average, tire pressure decreases by about one pound per
square inch for every 10°F drop in the temperature. As temperatures
fluctuate from chilly nights to warm days, it’s important to
regularly check tire pressure rather than relying solely on the
TPMS light, which alerts drivers when tire pressure is already too
low.
Other fall seasonal hazards include wet roads and slippery
debris, such as wet leaves on the roadway. In fact, driving on wet
leaves can be like driving on ice – all the more reason tires need
good tread, providing traction for braking and to prevent
hydroplaning.
Drivers should conduct the following three simple maintenance
checks to make sure their tires are in top condition this fall:
- Check tire inflation pressure: Tire pressure plays a
critical role in your tires’ overall performance, and proper
inflation allows drivers better control on the road and helps tires
wear longer and more evenly. Check your tire pressure using a tire
pressure gauge and ensure the pressure in each tire – including
your spare – matches the ideal tire pressure for your vehicle,
which is listed on the sticker inside your car door, glove box or
fuel door, or in the car’s manual.
- Inspect the tread depth: Proper tread depth helps tires
maintain traction, improves handling and prevents hydroplaning.
Drivers can check this by inserting the edge of a penny into the
tread, with Lincoln going in headfirst. If the top of Lincoln's
head is covered, there is an acceptable amount of tread; if the top
of his head is visible, then it's time to replace the tire.
- Check the overall condition: Damaged tires can shorten tire life or cause
air loss. Look for cuts, cracks, splits, punctures or bulges on the
exterior of the tire. If any of these conditions are
spotted, or if you are unsure of the condition of your
tires, visit a tire dealer
for a professional
inspection.
Additionally, colder weather creates potholes in the road and
fallen leaves can hide those and other hazards that may cause
damage to your tires. “As seasonal weather worsens road conditions,
it’s important to check your tires at least once a month,” Berryman
said. “Prepare for the fall and winter seasons by making sure you
have the right tires on your vehicle – whether those are all-season
tires for rain and mild winters or dedicated winter tires if your
area experiences heavy snow and freezing temperatures.”
Visit coopertire.com to find the right tires for you this
fall.
About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) is the parent
company of a global family of companies that specializes in the
design, manufacture, marketing and sale of passenger car, light
truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. Cooper’s
headquarters is in Findlay, Ohio, with manufacturing, sales,
distribution, technical and design operations within its family of
companies located in more than one dozen countries around the
world. For more information on Cooper, visit www.coopertire.com,
www.facebook.com/coopertire or www.twitter.com/coopertire.
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