Top Habits Destroying Your Car Tires and How to Avoid Them
Top Habits Hurting Your Car's Tires
1. Ignoring Tire Pressure
2. Ignoring the Spare Tire
3. Hitting Curbs and Potholes
4. Neglecting Wheel Alignment
5. Ignoring Tire Rotation
6. Driving on Worn Tires
7. Using the Wrong Tires for the Season
8. Overloading Your Vehicle
9. Driving Aggressively
10. Using Incorrect Tire Size or Type
11. Ignoring Tire Age
12. Neglecting Valve Stems and Caps
The Bottom Line
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Your tires are the only part of your car that actually touches the road. They are responsible for accelerating, braking, cornering, and keeping you safe in wet, dry, and slippery conditions. Yet, despite their critical importance, tires are one of the most neglected components on a vehicle. Many drivers engage in habits that silently destroy their tires, turning a set that should last 60,000 kilometers into a worn-out hazard in half that distance. Here are the top habits that are killing your tires—and how to stop them.