As the owner of a shiny new to you pre-owned certified Toyota, you’ve had plenty of time to think about all of the little pieces of maintenance you’ll need to do on your vehicle. While all in all this won’t take much time, there are a few important things that simply cannot be skimped upon. One of these needs is tire care. We’ve learned some pretty startling facts about tire issues on the road, and are hoping that we can help you to avoid them.

Would you believe that nearly one-third of the passenger vehicles on the road have at least one severely underinflated tire? That figure may shock you, but it’s true. Underinflated tires will compromise how your certified Toyota handles on the streets of St Louis, which is a huge problem. Not only that, but underinflated tires actually eat away at your gas mileage. You could be paying more at the pump and not even realize it. A tire can lose up to half of its pressure and still look normal, after all. This is why it is critical that you check your tire pressure at least once a month.

Not only are there underinflated tires on the road, but almost 1 in 10 vehicles also has bald tires. In the best of weather and circumstances, these vehicles won’t handle as well and won’t have the traction they need on the road. Even worse, imagine driving through inclement weather in your certified Toyota. You could put yourself and your passengers in great danger, all because you didn’t get around to having your tires replaced. So, be sure to check yours regularly and to keep them properly rotated.

Tire care for your certified Toyota is one of the most important things you can do to keep your car safe and secure. It doesn’t take much time to fill the tires and to check the tread, so do yourself a favor. Put your tires first and keep yourself safe on the Missouri roads.