Tips for summer road trips

As Californians hit the road this summer, the Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) recommends five easy
ways travelers can stay safe on the road and improve fuel
efficiency, according to the agency.
Monthly tire checks also make tires last longer, which could
save you up to $150 per tire, while helping to protect the
environment.
CalRecycle offers these Top 5 Must-Know Tire Tips for summer
road trips:
As Californians hit the road this summer, the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) recommends five easy ways travelers can stay safe on the road and improve fuel efficiency, according to the agency.

Monthly tire checks also make tires last longer, which could save you up to $150 per tire, while helping to protect the environment.

CalRecycle offers these Top 5 Must-Know Tire Tips for summer road trips:

Check your tires once a month, when they are cool to the touch, for the right inflation level.

Test tire tread monthly. Insert a penny upside down. If you can see the top of President Lincoln’s head, tire tread is too low.

Have your tires rotated and balanced every 5,000–8,000 miles.

Keep the correct safety equipment, such as an emergency roadside kit and an inflated spare tire, in your car at all times.

While checking your tire inflation, also check the tires for nails, bulges, and other irregularities.

For more information about the benefits of regular tire maintenance, visit JustCheckIt.info.

CalRecycle is the state’s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California’s vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.calrecycle.ca.gov.

CalRecycle is part of the California Natural Resources Agency.