06/26/2026
🛞 Critical Wet-Weather Tire Safety
Use a quarter: Insert a quarter upside down into your tread; if the top of Washington's head is visible, your wet-weather grip is severelycompromised.
Verify tire pressure: Underinflated tires cause the tread center to lift, drastically increasing your risk of hydroplaning even at low speeds.
Watch the age: Tires older than six years harden, losing the pliable rubber grip needed to hold slick, rainy roads.
Rotate your tires: Moving front tires to the back ensures even wear and maintains stable rear traction during heavy downpours.