Sponsored by the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), National Be Tire Smart Week is the group’s national consumer education effort.
According to an RAC survey, on any given day nearly 70% of personal vehicles on Canada’s roadways have at least one tire that is over or underinflated, and 23% have at least one tire seriously underinflated by more than 20%. The study also showed that only one in two Canadian motorists measure their tires’ pressure monthly or more frequently.
“For Canadian drivers who care about the environment not to mention fuel savings and safety there is no easier way to fight climate change than measuring tire pressure monthly,” says Glenn Maidment, RAC president. “Gaining the best possible tire-related fuel economy and performance is easy for motorists who take the time to perform a few simple procedures to ensure their tires are always properly inflated.”
Canadians can learn more about Be Tire Smart Week and the importance of proper tire inflation and maintenance by visiting www.betiresmart.ca.
The U.S. version National Tire Safety Week won’t happen until June 7-13, having been moved from its traditional late April dates to accommodate the RMA’s annual member meeting. That meeting was subsequently canceled due to the economy. (Tire Review/Akron)