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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the biggest challenges for motorists is driving in constantly changing weather conditions - when road surfaces quickly transition from dry to wet, to areas of standing water, or even to snow and ice. And this week, weather developments in the eastern part of the U.S. make that likelihood very possible. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has advice for...

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of National Tire Safety Week (June 3-9), leading tire maker Michelin and The Weather Channel(® )are encouraging motorists to stay safe on the road this travel season by following simple, yet effective tips designed to prepare even the most seasoned driver for a worry-free journey. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120604/NY18071) Through "WeatherReady Car Clinics," a series of educational vignettes featured on TV...

Under Inflated Tires Increase Safety Risks, Waste Gasoline WASHINGTON, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The verdict is in: America needs inflation - for tires. A survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, the national trade association for tire manufacturers, show only about one in six vehicles have four properly inflated tires and only 15 percent of drivers know how to properly check tire pressure. Under inflated tires are a safety risk, waste gasoline and cause...

FORT MILL, S.C., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer comes an increase in driving and Continental Tire wants to help people across the U.S. save money, be kind to the environment, and arrive to their destinations safely by providing a few easy maintenance tips. But first, it's worth noting a few statistics from a 2010 survey conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). Survey findings include: Only 17% of vehicles had four properly inflated tires. 55% of...

DETROIT, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- It's National Tire Safety Week, and AutoWeek magazine - the premiere resource for five generations of automotive enthusiasts - is focusing on the oft-neglected but important rules of how rubber should meet road. "A Rubber Manufacturers Association survey shows that 85 percent of motorists don't know how to properly inflate their tires and only 20 percent of drivers check their tire pressure each month," said Julie Alvin, AutoWeek associate editor....

STERLING, Va., June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TireVan Corporation, a full service mobile tire replacement service, announced today that it is launching a tire safety campaign in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The company is partnering with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to promote National Tire Safety Week from June 5 to June 12. As part of this campaign, TireVan will set up "Tire Check Pit stops" at large area employers including: Northrop Grumman Information Systems,...

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking time to stretch and add a dose of talcum powder may sound like a gymnast getting ready for the high bar, but those practices also apply to mounting aircraft tires. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Essential to providing proper tire life, correctly mounting aircraft tires requires following the detailed mounting procedures provided by tire and wheel manufacturers for both tube-type and tubeless tires. Larry...

MADISON, Wis., Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-eight million vehicles - nearly 11 percent of the cars and trucks in the U.S. - have at least one bald tire, according to the results of a survey sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). In other words, of the 39.7 million motorists (according to AAA estimates) who will drive to their destinations this Holiday season, nearly 4 million will be at risk from at least one bald tire, the RMA said. The 6,300-vehicle survey is...

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Knowing your limits is sage advice that applies to everything in life from financial risk to piloting an airplane or even that return trip to the buffet. But when it comes to aircraft tire wear, it's all about routine inspection and knowing the facts. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Aircraft tires experience wear during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Takeoff generates the most tire wear because the airplane has a...

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The heat of summer has faded, replaced by cool nights and mornings. Eventually, many areas of the country will be faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with the falling thermometer readings. Goodyear (NYSE: GT)...