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Old 12-16-2009, 03:57 AM   #37 (permalink)
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From NHTSA Passenger van tire inflation study.

Quote:
Analysis:
Good tire care improves vehicle
handling as well as fuel efficiency
and tire life. Proper tire maintenance
can prevent such events as tread
separations and tire blowouts which
may cause loss of control of a vehicle,
when not handled properly, and result
in a rollover. Low tire pressure can
also increase stopping distances and
the chance of hydroplaning on wet
surfaces.
Two birds with one stone.
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