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How underinflated tires cost you big time.

The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) notes that just 10 percent underinflation will shorten tread life by 9to 16percent. If you use an average tire price of $400, that underinflation costs you $40 per tire. All for want of about 20 minutes a week. Because that’s how long it should take to gauge your tires.

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