National Tire Safety Week (NTSW) is an annual initiative of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) that aims to educate motorists about simple yet essential steps for proper tire care, safety, and maintenance as an essential part of road safety. The initiative is supported by USTMA members and acknowledged by the National Lieutenant Governors Association in its 2025 tire safety resolution.
Tires are one of the most important safety components of the car and the only part that touches the road and, as such, critical to road safety. That’s why tire care and maintenance should be a top priority for all motorists.
USTMA recommends drivers check their tire pressure monthly, regularly check their tire tread depth, and ensure their tires are rotated and properly aligned. With routine maintenance by a tire service professional, tires can maintain optimum performance and service life.
These are some of the simple steps you can take to play your PART in checking your tires to protect what matters.
Play your P.A.R.T. to stay safe while traveling this summer. Visit our website to learn more about #TireSafety #NTSW www.ustires.org/ntsw
POP QUIZ: How often should you rotate your tires? Rotate your tires based on recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual. If no rotation period is specified, we recommend every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. Rotating your tires helps them to wear evenly. Learn more: www.ustires.org/ntsw
Tires are complex, but checking your tread wear doesn’t have to be. Use the penny trick. Turn a penny upside down and place it in one of your tire’s major grooves. If part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread, you’re good to go. If you can see all of his head, it’s new tire time. Learn More: www.ustires.org/ntsw #NTSW #TireMaintenance
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Help us raise awareness on social media for National Tire Safety Week! Below are hashtags, sample Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook posts, and graphics you can share with your audiences. We appreciate your partnership in spreading the word to help keep people safe on the roads. Share your stories about how you do your P.A.R.T. and get #RoadReady
WASHINGTON (June 24, 2024) – The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), representing tire manufacturers that produce tires in the U.S., kicks off National Tire Safety Week today. Running from June 24– July 3, 2024, USTMA’s annual initiative underscores the critical importance of tire safety and maintenance, particularly timely as drivers prepare for Fourth of July travel. Read More
Safety is at the forefront of the tires USTMA member companies engineer that enable mobility and protect drivers, passengers and cargo on the road. And it’s at the forefront of programs we establish to ensure the well-being of our employees and the safety of the communities in which we operate.