Tire Kingdom, National Tire and Battery (NTB), Merchant’s Tires & Auto Center and Big O Tires are partnering with the Rubber Manufactures Association (RMA) to provide pre-holiday season Tire Care Checks to educate the driving public about the importance of tire safety.

The free events will be held at the respective stores Nov. 20-26 and Dec. 15-24.

“The holidays are a time of hustle and bustle, and a lot of driving,” notes Orland Wolford, president and CEO of the TBC Retail Group. “And with that in mind, we encourage motorists to get a basic inspection of their vehicles, especially the tires, prior to embarking on their trip.”

The program includes the visual inspection of the tire for cracks, cuts, bulges, uneven wear and under or over inflation as well as the inspection of the valve stem for cracks and defects, he says. Motorists are also encouraged to feel for vibrations when driving. Basic tire maintenance includes timely rotation, balancing and alignments.

For more information, visit www.tbccorp.com and www.betiresmart.org.