Crimson TidBit - Are Your Tires Tired?
While I often talk about personal health, today we are taking a
little video trip to get a grip on the age and health of your
tires.
Unfortunately, we are all aware of perfectly healthy folks that
have lost their lives because of a car accident, so I am trying to
prevent loss of life by providing the information that follows.
We all entrust our lives to rubber tires daily so this information
absolutely applies to everyone. Here goes…
First, do you know exactly how old are your tires on your car, truck
or van?
Second, do you know why it matters? (I’ll give you a hint - it has
to do with the elasticity of your tires and their likelihood of their
coming/blowing apart).
Third, knowing this one little piece of information will enable you
to decode the tire manufacturer’s date code. That will prevent you
from inadvertently purchasing an old tire…even at reputable stores
such as Sears and Walmart.
And as you will see in the video below, that can be a real life
saver…
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
As I say to anyone riding a motorcycle…”Keep the rubber on the
Pavement.”
All the best to you and yours.
Tags: car accident, rubber tires, tires
