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Unless you drive a high performance car, it is unlikely that the tires that the car came equipped with are of very high quality. A new set of tires can improve the road-handling ability of your car without necessarily breaking the bank. All season tires are above all a compromise. They are not the best tires to challenge a winter storm, nor do they offer the best traction on winding hills. They simply provide good value in normal driving conditions, winter and summer. If you truly wish to improve your car's road handling, a low profile tire can be recommended. A low profile tire has lower edges, providing more rigid traction. They are also larger and provide a less comfortable ride. Car owners can prolong the life of any tires by rotating them regularly. Each automaker has its own recommendations. but most suggest tire rotation every 8,000 to l0,()00 kilometres. "We first choose the tire and then we design the car." This comment from an engineer of the German company, BMW, indicates the importance of tires. You must make sure that the tire is not so large that it rubs against the wheel well. Wheel rims should also be changed. It's a good idea to consult a tire specialist about these tires. But rotation provides little protection unless you observe a couple of basic rules. The first is to make sure that your wheels are properly balanced. The second is to check the air pressure in your tires at least once a month. Today 's tires perform better The Great new way for people to meet Find out what the excitement is all about. Book your FREE AD NOW by calling FROM OAKVILLE RESIDENTS IN OUR FIRST WEEK OVER M) CALLS 1-800-387-8009 The council summarizes by advising that maximum tire life depends upon periodic attention to wheel alignment (often of all four wheels on front drive cars), balanc- ing, inflation and, of course, rotation.