RMA Announces Dates for 2010 Tire Safety Week

The US based Rubber Manufacturers Association has announced the dates for its ninth annual National Tire Safety Week. In 2010 the event, an initiative of the RMA's "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" programme, will be held between June 6 and 12.

As in previous years, tyre manufacturers and retailers across the US will work to educate motorists about proper tyre care and maintenance, supported by RMA supplied free “Be Tire Smart” brochures and other materials. More than 21,000 tyre dealers, car dealers and automotive repair shops participated during the 2009 National Tire Safety Week.

The Be Tire Smart program is funded by RMA’s tyre manufacturer members: Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Continental Tire North America, Inc., Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Michelin North America, Inc., Pirelli North America, Inc., Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc., and Yokohama Tire Corporation.

For more information on the Be Tire Smart Program and National Tire Safety Week, visit www.betiresmart.org.