Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Increase Fuel Efficiency
April 16 2008 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Recognizing that underinflated tires are a leading cause of
dangerous tire blowouts, which can result in serious accidents, The
Pep Boys � Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: �PBY�), the nation�s
leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will once
again partner with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to
promote consumer tire safety education during National Tire Safety
Week April 20-26. During this weeklong event, Pep Boys will aid
motorists in ensuring their tires are in safe, proper condition;
offer drivers free tire air pressure checks; and distribute tire
safety materials. �Although Pep Boys emphasizes tire safety
year-round, participating in a week of awareness promotions that
highlight the importance of proper pressure, alignment, rotation
and tread allows us to remind our customers of our commitment to
providing high-quality tire care, safety and maintenance services,�
said Pep Boys� Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Mike Odell. �The important point to remember is that checking tire
air pressure only takes about five minutes, but those five minutes
can be life-saving and economical. We are proud to have
ASE-certified service experts available in our shops seven days and
six nights a week to advise and help educate customers about tire
safety practices related to the many lines of name-brand and
house-brand tires our service centers carry.� �Pep Boys continues
to be a strong and active partner in tire safety education, which
significantly advances our awareness efforts,� said Dan Zielinski,
RMA senior vice president, public affairs. �With millions of
drivers on the road and nearly 3 trillion vehicle miles traveled
each year in America, tire safety information is a critical step in
helping drivers prevent accidents and injuries, maintain their
vehicles properly, conserve fuel and, in turn, help the
environment.� Caring for tires is extremely important and
relatively easy. In fact, Pep Boys and the RMA recommend getting in
the habit of taking five minutes every month to check your tires,
including the spare. Here are some useful guidelines that motorists
can follow to play their PART and Be Tire Smart. Pressure
Underinflation can lead to tire failure. It results in unnecessary
tire stress, irregular wear and possible loss of vehicle control or
accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and still
not appear to be flat. The best way to check tire pressure is with
a properly working analog or digital tire gauge, available at Pep
Boys. A bonus: The U.S. Department of Energy reports that properly
inflated tires can improve gas mileage up to 3.3 percent. Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end
out of alignment and damage your tires. Have a tire dealer like Pep
Boys check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is
properly aligned. Rotation Regularly rotating your vehicle�s tires
will help you achieve more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle
owner�s manual has a specific recommendation, a good guideline for
tire rotation is approximately every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Tread
Advanced or unusual wear can reduce the ability of the tire to grip
the road. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for
high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs
of damage. About the RMA The Rubber Manufacturers Association is
the national trade association for the rubber products industry.
Its members include more than 100 companies that manufacture
various rubber products, including tires, hoses, belts, seals,
molded goods, and other finished rubber products. RMA members
employ over 120,000 workers and account for more than $21 billion
in annual sales. About Pep Boys Pep Boys has over 560 stores and
approximately 6,000 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico.
Along with its vehicle repair and maintenance capabilities, the
company also serves the commercial auto parts delivery market and
is one of the leading sellers of replacement tires in the United
States. Customers can find the nearest location by calling
1-800-PEP-BOYS or by visiting pepboys.com. Editor�s Notes: Tire
blowout information provided courtesy of the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and the Rubber Manufacturers
Association. Pep Boys tire experts are available to conduct live
interviews and demonstrations.
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