Tire Pressure

Studies have shown that up to 70% of vehicles on the road have at least one under-inflated tire. Checking and maintaining tire pressure regularly will help extend tire life and reduce fuel consumption. Every time you check your Acura's tire pressures, you should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear.

Tire Rotation

Your specific driving habits and vehicle usage directly influence the rate and pattern of tread wear. Periodic inspection and rotation of tires is part of normal vehicle maintenance and is critical to maximizing tire life and maintaining even distribution of wear.

Wheel Alignment

Misaligned wheels can cause uneven and rapid tire wear. It is normal for wheel alignment to change through the life of the vehicle as wear accumulates and especially if the vehicle is driven on rough roads. If abnormal tire wear or damage is discovered when checking tire pressures or during vehicle maintenance, or your Acura has developed symptoms such as pulling to one side or the steering wheel is not centered when driving straight, the wheel alignment should be checked and corrected if needed.

Wheel Balancing

Proper wheel balance helps prevent unnecessary wear to the tires, steering, and suspension components and also provides for a more enjoyable driving experience. Wheel balance normally changes as tires wear and should be checked periodically when you change or rotate tires, and especially if you have noticed speed-related vibration while driving.

Wheel balancing should always be done when replacing tires and when a tire has been removed from a wheel for any reason.

Tire Wear

• Automobile and light truck tires manufactured for sale in North America have wear indicators ("wear bars") moulded into the tire tread at 2/32" depth. This is the minimum legal tread depth permitted for use on public roads. When a tire's tread is worn level with the wear indicators in two or more adjacent tread grooves, the tire is considered illegal for further use and must be replaced.
• Some all-season tires have a second wear indicator at 4/32" tread depth. When worn to this depth, an all-season tire may no longer be suitable for use in snow and may experience hydroplaning in severe wet conditions.
• Winter tires may have a second wear indicator at 6/32" that indicates when the tire may no longer be suitable for use in snow.

Anything that increase a tire's rolling resistance or friction with the road surface will increase the amount of work required of the engine and therefore the amount of fuel it burns.

Tire Pressure

• Under-inflation increases a tire's rolling resistance. Don't wait until your tires "look" low, or the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) warns you that your Acura's tire pressures are low before you check them.
• Tires that are 56 kPa (8 PSI) low can increase fuel consumption by 4%. Think of the air to keep your tires at proper pressure as "free" gasoline.

Wheel Alignment

Wheel misalignment increases the resistance of the tires to roll in the direction of vehicle movement, which requires extra engine power to overcome and more fuel to be consumed. The increased "drag" caused could increase fuel consumption by up to 25%.

Should you find a lower advertised price within thirty (30) days before or after the purchase of qualifying tires from a participating Acura dealer, present the dealer where you purchased or intend to purchase qualifying tires with proof of the advertised price and they will match the lower price. Offer does not apply to quotes or advertised prices from outside Canada, online auction sites, wholesalers, online retailers that have no physical stores in Canada, close out/liquidation/clearance sales, advertising errors or misprints, restricted offers, or where quotes/advertised prices are on tires with limited/no stock availability. Qualifying tires must be purchased and installed at a participating Acura dealer in Canada. Advertised item must: (i) be an in-stock brand (excluding Bridgestone) and be of the same brand, size, model, sidewall, speed and load rating; (ii) be sold through an authorized retailer located in Canada; and (iii) be in Canadian dollars. Best Price Guarantee does not apply to costs associated with labour, valve stems, mounting/balancing, disposal fees and applicable taxes. Some restrictions apply. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Ask dealer for more details.

*Rebate available on select tire brands and models only. While quantities last. Mail-in rebate applies only for the periods indicated by tire manufacturer. Mail-in rebate must be submitted by deadline indicated by tire manufacturer and in accordance with the rules stated on the rebate form. Full mail-in rebate details are available directly from individual tire manufacturer, which is subject to individual tire manufacturer's conditions which may change at any time without notice. See dealer for details.