Washington D.C.–Seeking to counteract two auto makers’ consumer recommendations regarding tyre age, the Rubber Manufacturers Association has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a consumer advisory outlining proper tyre care and the factors–such as poor maintenance, poor storage conditions and tyre damage–that can affect a tyre’s service life.
The RMA strongly disagrees with the decision by Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler L.L.C. to add a paragraph to their owners’ manuals advising motorists to replace their tyres after six years of service, regardless of…