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Check Those Tires!

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Posted: Wed 9:21 PM, May 16, 2012

Those underinflated tires could kill you.

A new government study warns as many as one in 20 crashes could be linked to tire-related problems.

The reports by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that underinflated tires were the biggest problem.

A tire 25% below its rated pressure was found to be three times more likely to be involved in a crash.

Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle's stability and make it more difficult for a driver to maintain control during unexpected events.


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