TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

Tire safety and maintenance is very important. Remember to check your tire pressure once a month. Proper tire pressure helps gas mileage, handling, tread wear, and all around safety. Use the links provided below for most up to date information on all safety issues, recalls and current trends in the auto industry:

NHSTA Wheel & Tire Product Information: Online index of wheel & tire product information

NHTSA Tire Safety: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's tire safety tips

Measuring Your Wheels: Instructions and diagrams explaining how to properly measure backspacing for wheels
Consumer Guide: Helping you make the right choice for all your automotive needs


HOW TO MEASURE BACKSPACING

Here are some diagrams outlining how to measure offset and bolt patterns when replacing your wheels.

HOW TO MEASURE BOLT PATTERN