Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Toyo Tires Urges Motorists to Save Fuel and to Be Safe
 In recognition of the U.S. National Tire Safety Week, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. urges motorists to help save fuel and to be safe by properly maintaining their tires. Presented by The Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) and supported by industry partners such as Toyo Tires, National Tire Safety Week runs from June 5 – 11.
A recent 2011 nationwide survey conducted by RMA showed that 85% of U.S. drivers do not know how to properly check their tire pressure. As a result of those numbers, underinflated tires can waste up to 1.2 billion gallons of fuel annually. And most important, underinflated tires contribute to numerous fatalities and injuries each year.
Toyo Tires provides four tire care and safety videos on their website www.toyotires.com, under Care & Safety. The videos provide information on: how to check and determine the correct tire pressure for a vehicle, how to check tire tread depth, how to inspect for wear, and how to read the markings on a tire sidewall. These short and informative videos provide a convenient resource to guide motorists how to properly maintain their vehicle’s tires
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