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Tires and brakes

Safety items worth budgeting for.

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Tires and brakes wear out with every mile. Budgeting for them avoids a surprise bill.

Good to know

  • Check tread depth with a penny or a tread gauge
  • Rotate tires as your manual recommends
  • Listen for squealing or grinding brakes
  • Set aside a little each month for the next set of tires

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