June 5-11 is National Tire Safety Week!

RMA's 10th Annual National Tire Safety Week will be June 5-11, 2011. More than 22,000 tire and auto service outlets participated in last years event.

This yearly event is sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association to bring awareness to all consumers about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

Proper tire care and safety is simple and easy. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommends getting in the habit of taking five minutes every month to check your tires, including the spare.


Pressure Under-inflation is a tire's #1 Enemy.
It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!


Alignment Is your vehicle pulling to one side, or shaking?
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tires. Have a tire dealer check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.


Rotation Promotes uniform tire wear.
Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you achieve more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle owner's manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for tire rotation is approximately every 5,000 miles.


Tread Measure it -- and inspect it.
Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of damage.


If you think you may have a tire problem or are unsure of the condition of your tires, consult your dealership as soon as possible. You can stop by Dick Scott Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Plymouth, Dick Scott Nissan in Canton or Dick Scott Motor Mall in Fowlerville during Tire Safety Week or anytime you have concerns about your tires.

Visit www.BeTireSmart.org for more details.