(BPT) - New research found Americans are strategic about car maintenance, including when it comes time to replace their tires. Hankook Tire's latest Gauge Index Survey found 4 in 10 U.S. drivers replace their tires on a regular schedule, while 5 in 10 replace only when necessary, and 1 in 10 wait for a rebate or promotion.
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