NHTSA Talks Tire Safety

With nearly 11,000 tire-related motor vehicle crashes occurring annually on the nation’s roads, resulting in nearly 200 deaths per year, May 28 though June 3 is National Tire Safety Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that proper tire maintenance is essential for their safety and for saving on the cost of vehicle ownership, too. “Whether you’re getting ready for a Memorial Day weekend road trip or just performing routine maintenance on your vehicle, don’t forget that your tires are important for safety and savings,” the agency noted this week.

NHTSA’s TireWise website is a one-stop shop for tire information. It covers buying tires, maintaining them, how age can affect their safety, and the information contained on their labels. The agency’s tips include:

• Buying tires: Know the size tires needed for your vehicle type and how the season will affect your tires. Winter, summer, all-terrain, and all-season tires offer different safety solutions.
• Registering tires: Register your tires with the tire manufacturer, online, or by mail to get information in the event of a recall.

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