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National Tire Safety Week
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.
June 29-July 4 is National Tire Safety Week.
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.
- Check Inflation PRESSURE at least once a month & before long distance travel
- Get ALIGNMENT checked by a tire service professional
- ROTATE your tires
- Inspect the TREAD of your tires
Be part of the conversation ! Share these posts on social media to spread the importance of tire safety.
Check your tires. Protect what matters.
Tires are easy to forget, but they’re essential to every safe journey. From braking and handling to overall performance, they keep your plans moving and your passengers safe.
As summer travel picks up, take a moment to check your tires. Simple steps like checking your tire pressure and tread can mean a safer and more reliable ride.
Explore more tire safety tips: https://www.ustires.org/national-tire-safety-week
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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
Summer adventures start with safe tires.
They might be easy to overlook, but your tires play an important role in keeping your summer road trips safe and stress-free.
Before you head out, play your P.A.R.T. by checking your Pressure, Alignment, Rotation, and Tread.
Get Tips: https://www.ustires.org/national-tire-safety-week
#NTSW #TireMaintenance #TireSafety #CheckYourTires #ProtectWhatMatters
Fact Sheet: 2026 National Tire Safety Week
Industry advancements in tire technology make today's tire performance better than ever, but delaying maintenance and driving on worn treads can compromise safety on the road.
Key Highlights
- Worn-out tires are 3x more likely to be involved in a crash than tires with sufficient tread depth, according to NHTSA.
- 12% of all passenger vehicles in the United States built between model 2004-2011 have at least one tire underinflated by at least 25%
- Every vehicle has a recommended tire pressure, located in the owner’s manual or the driver’s side door frame placard.
- For every 10°F change in temperature, tire pressure can change by about 1 to 2 PSI.
- The U.S. Department of Energy reports that keeping car tires at recommended pressure levels can improve gas mileage by up to 3%.
- Properly inflating tires can save up to 11 cents per gallon on gas.
Additional proper tire maintenance, such as rotation, balance and alignment, can extend the average life of a tire by 4,700 miles.
USTMA KICKS OFF NATIONAL TIRE SAFETY WEEK
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2026 – The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), representing manufacturers that produce tires in the United States, today launched National Tire Safety Week 2026, an annual weeklong public education campaign reminding drivers that tires play a critical role in vehicle safety and should be checked regularly as part of routine maintenance. Running June 29 through July 4, this year’s campaign carries the theme “Driving Safety, Full Circle” and kicks off a new USTMA storytelling platform, dedicated to the everyday value of tires to American life. Read More
Partner Toolkit
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. More materials to be released in the toolkit on Monday, June 29.
More Resources on Tire Care & Safety
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. For more Resources on tire care & safety visit https://www.ustires.org/tire-care-safety