Arizona DPS Urges Drivers: Don’t Let the Desert Heat Blow Out Your Summer Plans

Arizona DPS Urges Drivers: Don’t Let the Desert Heat Blow Out Your Summer Plans

Phoenix, AZ (July 3, 2025) – Summer is here, and so is the desert heat—and Arizona DPS wants to make sure your tires can handle it.

In a light-hearted but serious reminder, the Arizona Department of Public Safety says:
“Don’t let the desert heat be your tire defeat.”

With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, the intense heat isn’t just tough on people—it’s brutal on your vehicle, especially your tires. A quick check now can save you a breakdown (or worse) later.

Here are some simple but lifesaving tips from AZDPS Highway Patrol:

🔥 Check Your Tire Pressure Once a Month
Make sure to check when your tires are cold—heat can cause pressure to rise, increasing blowout risk.

🔍 Look for Tire Damage
Cracks, bulges, or worn-down tread? Those are red flags. Don’t ignore them.

🧰 Pack an Emergency Kit
It doesn’t have to be fancy—just toss in a tire gauge, portable pump, water, and anything you’d want if stuck in 115°F heat.

🌡️ Be Aware of Road Temps
Yes, the pavement really can hit 160°F. That’s tire-shredding territory.

🔧 Make Sure You Have a Spare Tire & Tools
Don’t be the person stranded without a jack or wrench. Check now, thank yourself later.

Arizona DPS says prepping your car—especially your tires—for the heat is one of the easiest ways to stay safe during the summer driving season.

“Your tires are your first line of defense on the road,” a DPS official noted. “Take care of them, and they’ll take care of you.”

Stay safe, stay cool, and check those tires, Arizona.

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