RepairPal's Tips for Getting Your Tires #WinterReady This January

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Alright, so maybe you haven't been glued to our Twitter account all month long while we gave out great #WinterReady tips for your tires. No need to beat yourself up – we've compiled the list to make it as simple as possible to stay safe on the roads.

Check out some of our favorite tips for #WinterReady tires and don't forget to add your own in the comments below!

Are your tires #WinterReady? We will be sharing tips all month long on keeping your tires in top shape for the cold and wet weather.

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 9, 2017

Tires are considered legally worn out when the tread depth reaches 2/32 of an inch – are your tires #WinterReady?

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 9, 2017

The penny test is one helpful way to check your tread! More info here: https://t.co/8tFiBZj925 https://t.co/8lzjVOtHs3

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 9, 2017

Did you know that improperly inflated tires will wear more quickly, affecting ride, handling, and fuel economy? Get your tires #WinterReady.

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 11, 2017

Check tire pressure when your tires are cold – driving just a short distance will heat up the tires and falsely raise the PSI #WinterReady

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 14, 2017

You should never go below the pressure number on the placard found in the door jam or above the number printed on the tires! #WinterReady

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 16, 2017

When should you get new tires? Check the “wear bars” along the grooves of the tire. #WinterReady your tires today!

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 20, 2017

Not changing your tires can compromise your car’s safety making loss of traction and hydroplaning much more likely. #WinterReady

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 25, 2017

#Winterizing your car is vital to the safety of you and your family on the road. Read more on the blog: https://t.co/6rthrHmtaX #WinterReady pic.twitter.com/6xYzpFKIOC

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 26, 2017

"See a penny, pick it up – all day long you'll have... a way to check the tread depth of your tires!" That's how it goes, right?

— RepairPal (@RepairPal) January 28, 2017

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