To improve fuel economy and preserve the life of your tires, Goodyear Canada offers the following advice for regular tire maintenance:

• Maintain appropriate tire pressure. Check your owner’s manual or the information label on the driver’s door.

• Tires lose air pressure when the air temperature drops. About seven kPa for every five degrees. As winter approaches, and temperatures fluctuate, pay extra close attention to tire pressures

• Check tire pressure and tread depth at least once a month. Measure the pressure when tires are cold.

• Rotate your tires on a regular basis. Especially before long trips – to improve fuel efficiency, tread wear and safety!
  

Get There Safely: Whether commuting three minutes or three hours, Goodyear Canada encourages Canadians to make safety the number one priority, starting before the rubber even hits the road:

• Plan ahead. Be sure you have enough fuel to make it to your final destination – even in gridlocked traffic.

• Practice regular tire maintenance. Check your tires for proper inflation, and ensure they’re regularly rotated, inspected and aligned annually. Accurate vehicle and tire maintenance improves fuel economy.

• Install winter tires. Vehicles in cold climates should be equipped with winter tires, which can reduce stopping distance by up to 25 per cent, or two to three car-lengths, on snow and ice.

• Stay alert and avoid distractions behind the wheel. Make sure your car is in park before making or taking telephone calls, and abide by provincial laws governing the use of mobile phones in vehicles.

• Allow enough time to arrive safely at your end destination, obeying speed limits and all rules of the road.