| Once you get your new hot wheels you need to | | | | a tire to be low a few times in a row you probably |
| know how to care for them. For rim and tire | | | | have a leak. Have it checked out. |
| protection read on below to learn. | | | | Incorrect air pressure can be bad for driving and bad |
| When installing your new wheels it is highly | | | | for tread wear. If under inflated your vehicle will not |
| recommended to use a torque wrench so your lugs | | | | have the quick response needed in emergencies. Also |
| are properly tightened according to the manufactures | | | | it will cut down on gas mileage and the tread will |
| specifications. If not tightened enough can cause | | | | wear more on the outsides instead of even tread |
| wobbling and or vibrations of the wheel, to tight can | | | | wear. If over inflated there is less tread contact |
| put extra force upon brake assemblies causing brake | | | | therefore less traction and the tread will wear faster |
| damage or excessive brake wear. Also you should | | | | in the middle of the tread. Properly inflated tires and |
| have your vehicle re-aligned after the installation. Both | | | | you will have even tread wear and better handling of |
| of these are important in rim and tire protection. | | | | your vehicle. Proper inflation is very important for rim |
| Tire pressure is very important, not only in rim and | | | | and tire protection. |
| tire protection, but for better gas mileage also. | | | | You should rotate your tires every 5 thousand to 7 |
| Keeping the pressure correct gives better handling, | | | | thousand miles. Follow your auto manual for proper |
| better mileage and helps prevent flats. You should | | | | rotation. Tires in different locations as in front or |
| check your pressure every month. You should only | | | | back, left side or right side will wear differently. If |
| check your tire pressure while the tires are cold, or | | | | you rotate your tires as specified your tires will last |
| after a short drive. It is not recommended to check | | | | longer and will improve on rim and tire protection. |
| tire pressure after you have driven awhile as the | | | | Keep your wheels clean, soap and water is best, this |
| tires heat up and will give false pressures. If the | | | | will prevent rust and dirt build up and keep that |
| pressure is low in any of your tires fill to the proper | | | | lustrous shine. This is important also to rim and tire |
| pressure. Most gas stations have free or coin air | | | | protection. |
| compressors. Re-check the pressure every few | | | | If you want to keep your tires and rims in good |
| seconds while adding air. If you over fill then let air | | | | shape then use this information for your rim and tire |
| out till you have the correct air pressure. If you find | | | | protection. |