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9 T he IFP* H alton H ills* W H E E L S M ay 09, 2013 Ride on Tire Sales Inc. 61 Guelph St., Georgetown, ON 905-702-8386 • All Brands • Sales • Repairs • Installation • Computer Balancing Manufacturers Rebates until May 31st!! Up to $200 Cashback!! 2344994 ontario inc. Milton www.miltonnissan.ca 905.878.4137 585 STEELES AVENUE, MILTON SALES DEPT. HOURS:Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 9:00 Friday 9:00 - 6:00 Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 NSteeles Th om ps on 401 Main St. Ja m es Sn ow Pa rk w ay M ar tin St /H w y 25 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL WITH NAVIGATION 2013 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8S 60 MTH LEASE 20,000 KMS/YEAR 1.9% APR PLUS HST Leather Seats Power Sunroof Factory Navigation 1.8 L 4cyl, 130 HP Engine, CVT, Auto Transmission, Power Windows/ Locks/Heated Mirrors, Bluetooth, Etc. +HST DOWN DOWN THIS IS MY DEAL... * 60 MTH LEASE 20,000 KMS/YEAR 0.9% AIR TAX THIS IS MY ALTIMA...THIS IS MY ALTIMA... *Lease offer for 2013 Nissan Altima (T4TG13 NV10) is plus paint charge (if applicable) HST and Lic fees. Residual is $12,279.20 plus HST. Lease rate is 1.9%. Total lease obligation is $21,300 plus HST and lic. Excess km charge is 10 cents per km. †Lease offer fir 2013 Nissan Sentra (C4LG13 8E00) is plus paint charge (if applicable) HST and Lic fees. Residual is $7,194.68 plus HST. Lease rate is 0.9% Total lease obligation is $12,900 plus HST and lic. Excess km charge is 10 cents per km. † With summer just around the cor- ner, Canadian families will soon take to the open road. Now is a good time for summer road-trippers to brush up on the im- portant tips that can contribute to safe driving as they explore the great Canadian outdoors or enjoy an urban adventure. Michelin Canada encourages driv- ers to minimize the risk of on-road emergencies simply by preparing ahead of time, conducting proper safety checks and adhering to safe driving tips. Check Your Tires: After all, your tires are the only part of your car that touches the road. • Check your tires for wear-- Us- ing the 'Penny Test,' put the edge of the coin into the tread with the Queen going in headfi rst. If the top of the Queen's head is covered by tread, that's good. If the top of her head is entirely visible, it's time to replace the tire. • Check the air pressure-- Tires have been known to lose up to 1 psi (pounds per square inch) of pressure every month. Use a proper pressure gauge to check pressure when tires are 'cold' (before driving or three hours after driving). Make sure your tires are infl ated to the psi on the sticker inside the driver's door of your car. DO NOT compare to the psi on your tire's sidewall. • Don't mix tires-- If you're re- placing only two new tires instead of four, be sure they are the same size and type as the current ones. Always install the new tires on the rear axle of your vehicle, which will reduce the risk of fi shtailing and loss of stability in wet conditions. Wet Driving: Wet road conditions present dangers of less grip and lon- ger stopping distance. • Slow down. Slowing down dra- matically decreases the risk of acci- dents in rain. • Always drive with two hands on the steering wheel • Slow down before turning and maintain a consistent speed through- out the turn. • While turning, don't make sudden steering wheel movements. • Only brake in a straight line be- fore the turn and do so gradually. Do not brake during the turn. • Increase your following distance from other cars to allow for more stopping range. • If hydroplaning, do not acceler- ate or brake suddenly. Keep your foot lightly on the gas and steer the car for- ward until your tires regain traction. Blowouts: This can be one of the most frightening moments on the road. • As prevention, always drive with both hands on the wheel. • If you have a tire blowout, don't panic. The loud noise will startle you, but follow these rules, and you'll quickly and safely regain control. First, keep your foot on the gas, grip the wheel fi rmly and stay in your lane, then, slow down gradually and care- fully steer toward the shoulder of the road. --Metroland Media WheelsTalk.com Summer road-trippers should brush up on their safe driving tips now