NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Whether it’s along the side of a congested highway, or late at night on a lonely rain-soaked country road, not many situations cause a driver more concern than being stranded with a flat tire. The thought of leaving the safety of a vehicle when stranded in a hazardous or threatening area usually leaves drivers wishing for a ... Read More »
NHTSA Proposes Standard for Tire Pressure Monitoring Devices
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today proposed a new safety standard to warn the driver when a tire is significantly under-inflated. The proposal requires manufacturers to install a four-tire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that is capable of detecting when a tire is more than 25 percent under-inflated and warning the driver. The new ... Read More »
Beat the Heat on the Road
If you’re planning a family road trip this summer, be sure to take five minutes to check your tire pressure before hitting the road. Underinflated tires combined with hot weather and a fully- loaded vehicle could lead to tire failure. Before hitting the road for summertime vacations, follow a simple tire care checklist to help avoid potential problems. Properly inflated ... Read More »
US Department of Transportation Announces Comparative Ratings for
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced the release of ratings for tires used on most of the nation's passenger vehicles. Read More »
Easy-to-Follow Tire Tips Can Keep the Road to Grandma’s House Safe for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year. As travelers pack their cars to visit friends and family, many forget to check the condition of their tires to prevent an inconvenient flat tire or dangerous accident. Read More »
NHTSA Issues New Performance Standard For Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued new, more stringent performance requirements that will apply to nearly all new tires for use on vehicles up to 10,000 pounds. Read More »
NHTSA Issues New Performance Standard For Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued new, more stringent performance requirements that will apply to nearly all new tires for use on vehicles up to 10,000 pounds. Read More »