MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Get your tire gauges ready - It's National Tire Safety Week .

During this Time, tire retailers across the nation provide tips on proper tire care and maintenance.

Kenneth Blake, Manager of the Okemos Discount Tire
states,"We know it's the month where everyone wants to travel ."

"The best thing for a person to do is to check their air pressure", says Blake. " In 5 minutes, we check your air pressure and do a complete safety check of your tires."

Low tire air pressure and vehicle overload is the worst combination in excessive heat.

Keep your loved ones safe by inspecting your tires frequently.

For more information on tire safety, visit
www.betiressmart.org.