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I looking at purchasing a used car from an infiniti dealer and the only thing i don’t like about it is that the tires look a bit old and the windshield wipers are a bit squeaky. I heard from my dad’s friend that car dealers are required to change the tires/windshield wipers of a used car before selling it. Is this true?

The next time you buy a car, spend some time assessing the tires that it has, as most car accidents are a result of faulty tires. Most people know this to one extent or another, but don’t always know why this is so. The answer is simple – the tires are your only contact point with the road.

Too many people don’t give enough consideration to this area of car safety. Most often times the look and feel of the car inside and out is what perspective buyers are drawn to first. The color of the car, what the sound system is like, and the interior come to mind.

I suggest, you look closer at the tires. Are they damaged in any way? How worn down are they? Are they securely fitted? Are they the right size? Do they all match?

Especially don’t trust the tires that are already on the vehicle if the car is pre-owned or used. Do some research and asks some questions and you will want to check that it has the correct tires.

It’s your responsibility to make sure that you have the proper equipment fitted on your vehicle. You can find out everything that you need to know by doing a little research on the Internet, so you have no excuse for not taking the necessary steps.

When insuring against the risk of mishap or failure, having the correct tires, and ones that are in good condition, will mean that your insurance premiums should be lower. Tire safety is not an area you’ll want to skimp on price wise. Now, high performance tires cost considerably more. Driving on worn down tires, where the tread is showing, is extremely dangerous. It then becomes a case of if, not when, and every time you drive the car could be your last.

If an accident were to occur as a result of your tires not being right in any way, as well as your insurance company possibly refusing to pay out, you could also find a lawsuit being filed against you on the basis of your negligence.

You can find a consumer tire and safety guide at http://www.webpowerpublishing.com/veh/sitemap.html

Bridgestone is one of the biggest and most prestigious tire manufacturing companies in the world. On August 9, 2000, the officials of Bridgestone ordered a recall of the tires. The recall requested for a massive return of over 6.5 million tires. All these tires were of 15 inches and their make and type was as following:

1. ATX

2. ATX II

3. Wilderness AT

The recall was voluntary and the basis of the recall was some sad incidents. The NHTSA had started the inquiry and scrutiny of the tires after they resulted in some vehicle accidents and caused damage to life and property. The number of accidents due to these tires was around 62. The recall compelled the company to increase the tire production to meet the demands for replacement. For the very purpose, the company plants in the US increased the daily production of tires by 7000 tires. Moreover, thousands of tires are being transported by air from the company plants in Japan. The company is also using tires of other companies to meet the requirements of their clients. These tires were extensively used by Ford trucks and by sports model vehicles, like the Explorer.

The company says that the Bridgestone Tire Recall was requested because the company’s prime concern is the safety of its customers and the step was only taken in public interest. The vehicle owners using the tires were notified by e-mail about the replacement. The notification also stated that all the defective tires will be replaced by the new Wilderness AT tires or other tires made by the company. If the company was unable to replace the tire with its own tire, then the company would get the tire replaced by the tire of some other company. The recall was ordered after the company found out that the tire had the tendency to catch up defects ad cracks early n its life and there were also cases of accidents which caused deaths and injuries. On finding the fault the company ordered the recall of all such tires. The figure included 3.8 million tires of Radial ATX and ATX II tires and 2.7 million Wilderness AT tires. This brought the total to 6.5 million tires.

It was ordered by the company’s Executive Vice president, Gary Crigger. The recall requested the return of all the tires irrespective of the number of miles it had already been run for and no matter how old the tire was. This brought immense consumer confidence for the company and earned the company a good reputation.

The company carried out its own investigations regarding the accidents and for this purpose it worked closely with the Ford Motor Company. It was found out that the most of the accidents resulted from the tires made in the Decatur, Illinois plant. Heat also proved to be one of the major share holders in causing tire failure. Irrespective of the damage done the recall was a bold and extraordinary step taken by the company and it ensured that no mishap should occur because of bad tire quality.

Bridgestone Tire manufactures diversified products