Pinehurst Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing the week of June 24 through July 3, 2024, as National Tire Safety Week (NTSW). NTSW is an annual initiative designed to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

“With summer vacations and travel underway, this is a critical time to remember the importance of tire safety," said Rep. Hudson. "As Co-Chair of the Congressional Tire Caucus, I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort to increase awareness of frequent tire care and maintenance, which will help ensure you stay safe on the road."

Joining Rep. Hudson are Reps. Ben Cline (R-VA), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Emilia Sykes (D-OH), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA).

Each year, the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), its member companies, and partners promote National Tire Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

“Tire safety is an integral component of overall road and highway safety,” said Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO. “Our member companies are continually striving to develop even safer and more sustainable tires, which rank among the most intricate and meticulously engineered products on the market. USTMA and its members are grateful to Congressional Tire Caucus co-chairs Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH) for introducing this resolution to help raise awareness of regular tire care and maintenance as a significant step towards improving motorist’s safety on our nation’s roadways.”

This resolution aims to amplify the importance of regular tire safety maintenance as a significant step towards improving traffic safety on national roadways. The USTMA encourages motorists to improve tire safety by checking inflation pressure monthly, getting alignment checked, rotating their tires, and inspecting tread.

Motorists in the United States traveled more than 3.2 trillion miles on tires in the past year. As summer travel begins, it is important for motorists to ensure proper tire safety steps are undertaken before hitting the road.

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