Tire tip #1: Rotating and re-balancing your tires every 6,000 miles or six months will maximize tire life and minimize wear to the shocks and struts.

Tire tip #2: Regular alignment checks and adjustments every year or 12,000 miles will maximize tire life.

Tire tip #3: Regular air pressure checks and adjustments will maximize tire life.Sidebar:

Tire tip #4: Keeping the steering and suspension systems in good working order will maximize tire life.

Tire tip #5: Keeping fresh shocks and struts on your car will maximize tire life.

--Photos by Erik Hanson