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The Importance of
Tire Inflation in Gas Prices
Tires' importance at the gas pump
is growing as gas prices climb, with U.S. drivers'
currently paying among the highest fuel prices on
record, and tire inflation is playing a big role in
the price.
(PRWEB) March 20 2004--Tires' importance
at the gas pump is growing as gas prices climb, with
U.S. drivers' currently paying among the highest fuel
prices on record, and tire inflation is playing a
big role in the price.
When tire care is factored in, the rising fuel prices
become even scarier. An underinflated tire deflects
more energy and increases rolling resistance, which
robs the vehicle of fuel efficiency. 'Running a tire
20 percent underinflated, only 5 to 7 pounds per square
inch, can increase fuel consumption by 10 percent'.
The Energy Department has reported
that every pound per square inch of tire underinflation
wastes 4 million gallons of gas daily in the U.S.
This can easily cost motorists two or three miles
per gallon. Not only that, but the tire's tread life
is reduced by 15 percent,' reports John Peer, director
of retail operations for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company.
The Society of Automotive Engineers
reports that 87 percent of all flat tires have a history
of underinflation. In the 1970s, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration claimed that half the
nation's cars had underinflated tires. Other studies
stated that 25 to 28-percent had at least one tire
'seriously underinflated' [4 psi or more below the
manufacturer's recommendation.
According to 2002 research by the
Rubber Manufacturers Association, nearly 90 percent
of drivers surveyed do not check their tire pressure
properly and many do not know enough about how to
care for their tires correctly. The survey also found
that 66 percent of drivers don't even know where to
find the recommended proper tire inflation pressure
for their vehicles' tires.
Goodyear recommends that motorists
should check tire inflation monthly or before a long
trip. Tires should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard
or in the owner's manual, not the maximum limit stamped
on a tire sidewall.
On www.goodyeartires.com, visitors
can find extensive information on tire care, product
selection and more. A section called "Know Your
Tires" details how a tire is made and provides
tire maintenance tips.
Through a link, website visitors can
request a copy of "The Complete Tire Safety Guide."
At Goodyear-owned tire and service outlets, Peer said
consumers can have their tires checked for free, including
an inspection of tread condition and tire inflation.
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Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company
CONTACT: Jim Davis of Goodyear, +1-330-796-4114,
or e-mail protected from spam bots/
Web site: http://www.goodyear.com/
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