{"id":8075,"date":"2018-12-13T08:30:30","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T13:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=8075"},"modified":"2018-12-06T13:40:28","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T18:40:28","slug":"winter-driving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/safety\/winter-driving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Driving Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ratings--safety-tech-item-title\">Tires<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"media media-element-container media-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-default\" title=\"Winter Tips Vehicle Checklist - Tires\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/sites\/nhtsa.dot.gov\/files\/tire-tread.png\" alt=\"winter-tips-tire-icon\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan to use snow tires, have them installed in the fall so you are prepared before it snows. Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/equipment\/tires\" class=\"broken_link\">nhtsa.gov\/tires<\/a>\u00a0for tire ratings before buying new ones and look for winter tires with the snowflake symbol.<\/li>\n<li>Regardless of season, inspect your tires at least once a month and before long road trips. It only takes about five minutes. If you find yourself driving under less-than-optimal road conditions this winter, you\u2019ll be glad you took the time. Don\u2019t forget to check your spare tire.<\/li>\n<li>As the outside temperature drops, so does tire inflation pressure. Make sure each tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer\u2019s recommended inflation pressure, which is listed in your owner\u2019s manual and on a placard located on the driver&#8217;s side door frame. The correct pressure is NOT the number listed on the tire.\u00a0Be sure to check tires when they are cold, which means the car hasn\u2019t been driven for at least 3 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Look closely at your tread and replace tires that have uneven wear or insufficient tread. Tread should be at least 2\/32 of an inch or greater on all tires.<\/li>\n<li>Check the age of each tire. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend that tires be replaced every six years regardless of use, but check your owner\u2019s manual to find out.<\/li>\n<li>For more information on tire safety, visit NHTSA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/equipment\/tires\" class=\"broken_link\">Tires<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional tips check:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/winter-driving-tips\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/winter-driving-tips<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tires If you plan to use snow tires, have them installed in the fall so you are prepared before it snows. Check out\u00a0nhtsa.gov\/tires\u00a0for tire ratings before buying new ones and look for winter tires with the snowflake symbol. 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