Seventy per cent of Canadian passenger cars and light trucks have at least one tire that is improperly inflated by at least 10 per cent. How smart are you about your tires?
1) The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is on the tire sidewall.
True False
2) You can tell if your tires are improperly inflated by looking at them.
True False
3) You can only get an accurate measure of your tire pressure when the tires are cold.
True False
4) Keeping your tires properly inflated will save you money.
True False
5) Over-inflation of tires creates handling problems.
True False
6) Driving speed has little effect on how long your tires will last.
True False
7) If you replace your tires with a different quality or brand of tire, you may have to inflate them to a different pressure.
True False
Source: Be Tire Smart , a program of the Rubber Association of Canada and the Government of Canada to help motorists improve their safety, save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
