A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY TO EXTEND TIRE LIFE AND SAFETY

It is pointed out that tires reuire a certain level of care to assure their safe operation. It is important to check tires for proper inflation, tread wear, and damage. Attention is drawn to publications, 'Consumer Tire Guide,' and 'New Consumer Tire Guide.' These publications provide tips on tire care and safety and explain the types of tire design. The article discusses regular pressure checks, and good driving habits to improve tire mileage and safety.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1986-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 14-15
• Serial:
  • Traffic Safety (Washington)
  • Volume: 86
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highway safety; Inflation; Service life; Tire pressure; Tire treads; Tires
• Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00495801
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 813
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1990 12:00AM