As summer is here, temperatures are about to change and that means that it is time to make sure your car is as safe as it possibly can be with the warmer weather. One particular area that should be addressed to help you avoid a Connecticut auto accident is the health of your tires.
Ask a runner what the most important piece of clothing she/he wears is and they will undoubtedly tell you their shoes are the most important. The same holds true for driving a motor vehicle. Tires are your shoes and without proper attention and maintenance they will leave you in a precarious situation. So, you will want to make sure your tires are ready for the summer months with the following steps;
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Make sure you have switched over from your winter tires to your summer tires. Many cars drive on all season tires and that is ok, but if you are driving on winter tires, using them throughout the summer can be overkill and cause you to lose gas mileage and in some cases make your driving less safe.
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Check the treads on your tires. Once you’ve made sure that you have the right tires on your car, you will want to check the treads of your tires too to make sure that they are ready for the season ahead. A good test is to take a penny and slide it into your tire, if you can see all of Lincoln’s head, it’s time to look into getting new tires for your vehicle. If you can only see the top of his head, you should be good for a little while. If you’re not sure about this you can have your mechanic look at your tires to confirm for you.
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Make sure your tires are pressurized to the manufacturer’s suggested PSI. Underinflated tires can cause all kinds of problems when driving throughout town or on the highway. If your tire pressure is low, fill it to the recommended pressure and then keep an eye on the pressure to make sure you are not losing any when driving around. If you are losing tire pressure, you will want to have it looked at and repaired.
Without proper attention and care your tires can be a problem area for you as you drive throughout the summer months. If you have not addressed the three items above with your tires you may be setting yourself up for a Connecticut auto accident this summer. If you take care of these things you can rest easy and enjoy the wind blowing in your hair and the warm sun on your face as you enjoy driving throughout the summer months.
When an accident happens it can be devastating and hard to cope with, so you may need an attorney to represent your interests in filing a claim. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys can speak with you and work with you to make sure your long-term interests are protected.
