According to a recent survey conducted by Hankook, 70 percent of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer, with 29 percent saying they were planning a 4th of July journey.
The average road tripper will log 725 miles on their tires, and while 7 in 10 Americans are at least somewhat confident in how to properly maintain their tires, 22 percent are not confident they could change a flat tire if they had to, the poll reports.
The first ever Hankook Tire Gauge Index – a survey of 1,001 Americans conducted on the subject of proper tire maintenance – shows that less than 50 percent of drivers planning road trips are very confident they know what the proper tread depth is on their tires and how to check for it. A little more than that (53 percent) are very confident they know the proper tire pressure on their vehicle and how to check it. And yet Americans say they’re getting prepared – 71 percent claim they have checked their air pressure in the last month, while 63 percent say they have checked their tire tread depth.
“Our Tire Gauge Index reinforces proper tire maintenance for summer road trippers,” says Hankook’s Henry Kopacz. “Our research shows more than three quarters (78 percent) of summer travel will be done with children under 18. With some basic tire maintenance tips and tricks, consumers can ensure their families’ safety, the safety of others on the road, and save some money in the process.”
Additional findings from the survey include that Westerners are most likely to travel for the 4th of July holiday (35 percent); Northeasterners are planning shorter trips (a summer average of 525.8 miles); gender may play a role in tire knowledge, as 72 percent of men are very sure they could change a tire, while only 35 percent of females are confident they can perform the task.
For more information, visit www.hankooktireusa.com.
