Discount Tire provides tire safety kits

April 25, 2007

Discount Tire Co. is providing free tire safety kits at its 650-plus retail stores as part of National Tire Safety Week.

National Tire Safety Week runs through April 28.

Kits consist of an air pressure gauge, a tread depth gauge and a "Be Tire Smart" brochure from the Rubber Manufacturers Association.

Discount Tire also is providing free air pressure and tread depth checks. A

According to RMA research, 81% of drivers do not know how to properly check their tire inflation pressure.