The Pirelli University of Tires, courtesy of Pirelli Tire North America. All rights reserved. Revised May 10, 2001. Everything you ever need to know about tires: their application, sizing, conversion, and more. Check it out!

P.A.R.T. - FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION   PRESSURE - Its important to have and regularly maintain the proper air pressure in your tires, as underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure. Your vehicle's door edge, door post, glove box door, fuel door, or owner's manual gives the right air pressure to use. ALIGNMENT - Misalignment of wheels in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear and should be corrected.  ROTATION - Tire life can be extended and sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating your tires. Rotation details are in your owner's manual. TREAD - Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16" of an inch in order to prevent skidding and hydroplaning. Check your tires for uneven wear such as high and low areas or unusually smooth areas and consult your tire dealer.

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