DISCOUNT TIRE CELEBRATES NATIONAL TIRE SAFETY WEEK WITH COMPLIMENTARY TIRE SAFETY CHECKS NATIONWIDE

Industry Leader Offers Expert Safe Driving Tips

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From June 30 through July 3 during National Tire Safety Week, Discount Tire, a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels, is offering free tire safety and air pressure checks across more than 1,200 locations in 39 states nationwide.

Last year, AAA estimated 70.9 million people were going to travel for Independence Day weekend. As one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, Discount Tire recommends taking a moment to check your vehicle, as tires can be the difference in arriving at a destination safely.

"National Tire Safety Week is an opportunity for us to team up with partners like the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association to elevate our No. 1 priority message: tire safety," said Tom Williams, chief experience officer at Discount Tire. "Drivers often overlook the fact that tires are the only part of their vehicle that makes contact with the road. Having properly maintained tires is crucial, especially during hot and heavy travel months."

Discount Tire recommends drivers keep the following tips top of mind for safe driving habits:

• Check your tread at a retailer such as Discount Tire to determine if your tires have enough tread left to provide a safe stopping distance. Drivers can also do a DIY tread depth check at home by sticking a penny upside down in a tread groove — it's time to replace them if Lincoln's head is visible.
• Maintain proper air pressure and check it at least once a month when the tires are cool — especially before a long trip. Incorrect air pressure can lead to poor handling, worse gas mileage, and uneven wear. Hot summer temperatures affect tire pressure; for every 10 degrees in ambient temperature change, the tire air pressure changes 1 psi.
• Rotate your tires every 6,000 miles or earlier if uneven wear develops.
• Replace tires that are 6 years old or older. Rubber becomes harder and brittle as it ages, so drivers should check the age of their tires on the DOT number stamped on the tire's sidewall.
• Check your trunk to see what equipment your car contains for tire emergencies, such as tire inflation kits that include puncture-coating sealants and air compressors.
• Find the right tires through Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary tire recommendation tool that empowers consumers to find the best tires based on their unique driving needs, where they drive, and what they drive.

During National Tire Safety Week, drivers can schedule a complimentary tire safety check online at any Discount Tire or America's Tire location. Discount Tire partners with the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association to spread driver safety education year-round.

For drivers who need or are shopping for new tires, Discount Tire is offering up to $80 instant savings on select tires and wheels from June 28 through July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. For more information, visit discounttire.com.

ABOUT DISCOUNT TIRE
Discount Tire is a leading independent retailer of tires, wheels, and windshield wipers. Founded in 1960 by Bruce T. Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,200 stores in 39 states. The company does business as Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and as America's Tire in parts of California and Pennsylvania. Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary online tire-buying guide, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver's unique needs. For more information, visit www.discounttire.com.

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