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2013 National Tire Safety Week Set, Dealers Can Order Free Materials

The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has set June 2-8 as the 2013 National Tire Safety Week (NTSW). Part of the RMA's "Be Tire Smart - Play Your PART" program, NTSW is a focused push to help consumers learn how to keep their tires in proper working condition, including inflation, condition and tread depth checks.

From Tire Review       

The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has set June 2-8 as the 2013 National Tire Safety Week (NTSW).

Part of the RMA’s "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" program, NTSW is a focused push to help consumers learn how to keep their tires in proper working condition, including inflation, condition and tread depth checks.

RMA said that “many participating retail outlets use the opportunity to promote tire care through advertising, promotions, free tire pressure checks and community and media outreach.”

According to the RMA, more than 20,000 tire dealers, auto dealers and automotive service shops participated during the 2012 National Tire Safety Week.  

Those dealers interested in obtaining free RMA materials for National Tire Safety Week can order them online at betiresmart.org.

             

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