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Think You Are Ready For Thanksgiving -
November 21st, 2012

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I know, you have the turkey and trimmings in order, but have you checked your tire treads?  According to AAA, 43.6 million Americans are expected to take Thanksgiving trips this year, with 90%  or 39.1 million of them traveling by automobile –  With so many cars hitting road, it is now more important than ever for drivers to make sure their vehicle’s tires are in good condition. In doing so, they will help to ensure the safety of themselves, their family, and other drivers.  According to a recent survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), 13% of the cars surveyed nationally are driving with at least one bald tire which means that more than 33 million vehicles on the road could be driving with at least one bald tire. This represents an almost 3% increase over 2011. In conjunction with the Thanksgiving holiday, which is traditionally known as the busiest travel time of the year, remember to do the Penny test. To correctly gauge tread depth