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Issue 7
November 29, 2004
Vol. 2
Issue 7
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Your Maxxis Tires Are the Best on the Market
Here’s How to Keep Them That Way
 You can always trust the safety and quality of your Maxxis products – but with any tire, regular maintenance and simple precautions are vital to ensuring long wear-life. The tips below can help you to maintain your tires in tip-top condition for a long time.
Never attempt to mount a tire yourself. This is a job that really should be left to a professional. Serious injury can result from an improperly mounted tire. And there’s another important reason not to do this job yourself: while mounting your tires, a professional can spot potential problems with your vehicle before they cause trouble.
To avoid irregular wear, rotate your tires every 6000-8000 miles. You should also be sure to consult your owner’s manual for the rotation schedule which is specific to your vehicle.
When you hit a curb, pothole or other road hazard, you run the risk of throwing your tires out of balance. Unbalanced tires can have a shorter wear-life and can produce a less comfortable ride. If you suspect your tires may be out of balance because of a road hazard or for some other reason, have them inspected by a professional.
NEVER overload your tires. To make certain you’re within safety limits, check the vehicle owner’s manual to determine the amount of load put on the tires. From there, check the load limit of the tires that are to be mounted. The load index of the replacement tires should always meet or exceed the maximum load of the original tires. The overloading of tires could cause poor vehicle handling, tire failure, and/or problems with vehicle components.
You should always make sure that your tires are properly inflated so that you’ll get the best performance, wear-life and mileage. Use a tire gauge to check your inflation when your tires are cold. Make a point of checking your tires’ inflation at least once a month, and always before long trips.
To clean your sidewalls, use a semi-soft bristle brush and a mild soap or detergent. Rinse with clean, plain water.
You should replace your tires when there is only 2/32" of tread depth remaining. All DOT approved tires in production have a tread wear indicator molded into the tread pattern. This small piece of rubber appears to be a bridge between two tire grooves, but is only 2/32” in height. When the top of this indicator is even with the plain of the tread pattern, the tires should be replaced. Failure to replace tires with tread depths less than 2/32” could result in loss of traction.
Never re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or shows any sign of damage. Damaged tires can cause sudden tire failure.
For more information on tire maintenance, manufacturing, technical information and terminology, visit the Tire School section of Maxxis.com, located under the Services tab.
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