rcei jk-wotjo //Aqaa/ga// - tz {n/ jukjf <*r SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 22 - WEDNESDAY^ OCTOBER *,1177 Snow tires now becoming winter musts for traction Snow tires have become a winter way of life for many motorists because of the extra traction they pro vide in snow and mud. Following are some snow tire tips from The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for safer driving, better hand ling and longer wear: Match your snow tires with your front tires with respect to tire construction. A "mix" of different types of tires may cause car hand ling problems. For example, if you have radial tires on the front axle, you should put radial snow tires on the rear. Maintain air pressure Maintain proper air pres sure. Contrary to popular belief, underinflated tires do not provide better traction. Check tire pressure when temperatures fall. A tire loses about one pound of pressure for every 10-degree drop in temperature. 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This is because tire pressure increases some what when a car is driven. Recommended inflation pressures take this increase into account. To find the correct pressure for your tires, look in your car own er's manual, on the glove box door or on the door- Storing snow tires Consider having your snow tires mounted on extra wheels so they can remain mounted during storage. Re duce air pressure 10 to IS pounds during storage and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight < and electric motors. Do not rotate studded tires to different wheel po sitions. Be sure to check your state's laws concerning the use of studded snow tires. Some states have posted limited periods dur ing which snow tires may 'Imported Cars I Are Not f Foreign f 1 Us."- AM be used, while a few others have banned them altogeth er. Many tire companies, including Firestone, manu facture so-called "studless" snow tires that provide trac tion comparable to studded tires on ice and snow. 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