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Extended Tire Life Tips

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Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touches the road when you drive. It only takes a couple of minutes of maintenance each month to keep your tires working at their best.

  • Always use recommended air pressure based on axle weight--never more or less.
  • Never continue to run on a flat tire--getting to the nearest truck stop will always cost you more.
  • Check air pressure and tire wear regularly.
  • Use Continental's patented visual alignment indicators to check for misalignment weekly.
  • Mismatching rear dual tires will always cause rapid irregular wear. Rule of thumb--no more than four 32nd difference in tread.
  • Don't be a caveman--a stick is not a sufficient substitute for an air pressure gauge!
  • Running on slick tires is deadly and can cause a casing failure which will cost you more to repair.
  • Replacing worn tires with Continental products will almost always save you $$$$!