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Published 23 May 2021
Safe trucks make for safer roadways and safe tyres make for safer trucks. In support of National Tyre Safety Week and ahead of next week’s annual maintenance audit of a particular cement company transport department, Automedics offers four key “Pressure Points” as reminders of the importance of proper tire inflation.
The Rubber Manufacturers Association sponsors National Tire Safety Week as part of its year-round efforts to raise awareness of tyre care and maintenance issues.
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Underinflated tyres undergo increased stress and experience higher temperatures, increasing the risk of failure. According to industry research, 90 per cent of tyre blowouts can be attributed to underinflation, and nearly half of all emergency service road calls are tyre-related.
WTC webinar to address National Tire Safety Week issues
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. The Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) of the Specialty Equipment Market Association will conduct a webinar May 19 on National Tire Safety Week, featuring a pair of industry experts discussing ways dealers can educate customers about tire care, safety and challenges related to tires.
The webinar, set for 3 p.m. EDT on the 19th, is designed to help underscore the importance of National Tire Safety Week, the annual consumer tire safety awareness campaign conducted by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association. It s scheduled for June 28 through July 4 under the theme: Do Your Part. Know Your Roll.
USTMA to promote National Tire Safety Week
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will launch its yearly consumer tire safety awareness campaign, National Tire Safety Week, from June 28 through July 4.
This year s theme, Do Your Part, Know Your Roll, will educate motorists about proper tire care and maintenance as an important part of road safety. Safety has always been a priority for USTMA and its partners, and the lens through which we view safety has expanded as a result of the pandemic, Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO, said. National Tire Safety Week aims to educate drivers about the vital yet practical steps they can take to properly maintain and care for their tires. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, so you want to keep them in top shape to help you stay safe on the road.