Michelin Releases Tire Care Tips During National Tire Safety Week

Michelin is the latest tire manufacture to join the U.S. National Tire Safety Week (June 6-12) support race, as the company is reminding consumers of the benefits of choosing the right tires and of simple, cost-effective ways to contribute to tire safety. According to Michelin, tires account for nearly 20 percent of the energy consumed to move a car forward, do choosing the right tire that combines fuel efficiency with safety and longevity is important. Michelin has released a set of tire care tips, which are aimed at maintaining a safe driving experience: Check Tire Inflation • Be sure to properly check all four tires once a month and before a long trip – you can't tell if a tire is under inflated just by looking at it. If it actually looks under inflated, it is severely under inflated. • Do not inflate tires to the maximum pressure molded onto the tire's sidewall.  The optimum tire pressure required for your car can be found on a sticker in the door jamb, on the inside of the glove compartment door or in the owner's manual. • Check the pressure when the tires are cold – first thing in the morning is best. • Many gas stations have free tire pressure gauges and air-filling facilities or, purchase your own tire gauge (a digital pressure gauge is recommended). Rotate Tires Regularly