As part of National Tire Safety Week (June 28 – July 4), NHTSA is reminding drivers that proper tire maintenance is essential for safety and for saving on the cost of vehicle ownership. Whether you’re getting ready for a road trip or just performing routine upkeep on your vehicle, don’t forget your tires are important for safety and savings.
On average, there are nearly 11,000 tire-related motor vehicle crashes each year and more than 600 people will die in those crashes. That’s reason enough to properly maintain your tires. NHTSA offers everything you need to know about tires and safety, like how to buy and maintain them, how age can affect their safety, and the important information contained on their labels.
Safety is obviously the number one concern when it comes to tire maintenance. But if your tires are underinflated you’re also costing yourself money. Underinflated tires reduce your vehicle’s fuel economy and increase the amount of greenhouse gases and other pollutants that fossil-fuel-burning vehicles put into the air. Keeping your tires properly inflated can save you up to 11 cents per gallon. Your tires will also last longer, as proper tire inflation can extend a tire’s life by 4,700 miles.
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