Tire Maintenance
Improve your vehicle's handling, increase tire life, and drive more safely by checking your tires every month to ensure that they are inflated with the right amount of air pressure. Martin Tire Co. will help you take the best care of your tires. We offer complete tire services including wheel alignment, tire mounting, tire balancing, tire rotation, and tire inspections.
- Wheel Alignment
- Tire Mounting
- Tire Balancing
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Inspection
- Tire Recaps
- Commercial Tires
Keep Your Tires Inflated!
Most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds.
What are the effects of under-inflation?
Annually, an estimated 23,000 accidents and 535 fatal accidents involve blowouts or flat tires. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is not only a major safety concern but can also affect the handling and performance of your vehicle.
- Nearly 250,000 accidents occur in the United States per year due to low tire pressure.
- About 75 percent of roadside flats are preceded by a slow leak or under-inflation.
- According to a recent survey, America could reduce its fuel consumption by 10 percent and save a collective $2 billion a year by keeping tires properly inflated.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that tire pressure monitoring systems could prevent as many as 79 deaths and 10,365 injuries each year in the United States.