Belle Tire, one of the Midwest's leading tire and vehicle service providers, has always offered drivers free air at every one of its 185 locations, 24/7. With only two states, California and Connecticut, currently requiring gas stations to offer free air for motor vehicles by law, the company wants that same promise extended to every driver across America and is proud to announce “Air for All” an initiative extending that commitment beyond its own stores and into the broader community. Beginning October 19, Belle Tire is buying out paid air compressors at select gas stations across the Midwest, giving drivers a place to properly inflate their tires without paying at the exact time of year they need it most, right when cold air starts to steal tire pressure from drivers in cold-weather climates.

“At Belle Tire, we've always tried to be more than just a place to get your tires, we want to be a good neighbor to the communities we serve," said Don Barnes III, President & Chief Tire Guy, Belle Tire. "We know how essential proper tire air pressure is to safe driving, especially as temperatures drop here in the Midwest. All 185 of our stores already offer free air, and extending that same commitment to gas stations across our footprint felt like the right way to help even more drivers stay safe this season.”

Tire pressure is one of the most overlooked seasonal safety risks on the road. Tires lose roughly 1 PSI for every 10-degree drop in temperature, meaning a tire that was properly inflated in early fall can be several pounds low by the time winter sets in, often without a driver ever noticing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tires underinflated by more than 25 percent are three times more likely to be involved in a crash. Underinflated tires also cost drivers at the pump: every 1 PSI drop in pressure can reduce fuel economy by roughly 0.2 percent.

Free air is just one piece of Belle Tire's broader commitment to keeping drivers safe and on the road. The company also offers free flat tire repair, free tire rotations and balancing, and free alignment and brake checks at every location, along with free lifetime tire maintenance with every tire purchase. Belle Tire's certified technicians handle everything from new tires and wheels to complete vehicle maintenance, backed by the company's promise to beat any competitor's price.

Drivers can find free air provided by Belle Tire at any of the following locations from October 19 through the end of the year:

Way Station, 950 S. Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170
Boggs Gas, 1507 Holmes Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Boggs Gas, 405 N. Prospect, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Ziegler Bros. Self Serve Car Wash, 1497 Ecorse Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Sunoco, 496 Main St., Belleville, MI 48111
Marathon, 42438 Warren Rd., Canton, MI 48187
Shell, 40400 Michigan Ave., Canton, MI 48187
Flexxmart, 28806 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI 48336
Huntington Woods Gas Mart, 26001 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067
Sunoco, 24205 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Mobil, 2518 W. Bristol Rd., Flint, MI 48507
BP, 2815 University Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Mobil, 22600 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124
Marathon, 27416 Ecorse Rd., Romulus, MI 48174
Marathon, 14301 Telegraph Rd., Redford, MI 48239
Mobil, 37330 Huron River Dr., New Boston, MI 48164
Advanced Fuel Stop, 30259 Ford Rd., Garden City, MI 48174
Bay Auto Spa, 77 Republic Ave., Joliet, IL 60435
Phillips 66, 3220 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Drivers can find free air provided by Belle Tire at any of the following locations from November 1 through the end of the year:

Mobil, 1000 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126
BP/U-Haul, 11901 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip, IL 60803
Mobil, 800 S. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine, IL 60067
Marathon, 931 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL 60148
Marathon, 3321 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

For more information and the full list of Belle Tire locations, please visit www.freeairforall.com and follow along on social media @belletire.

About Belle Tire

Founded in Detroit in 1922, Belle Tire is a leading tire and vehicle service provider with 185 locations across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. The company specializes in tires, wheels and complete vehicle maintenance, and offers complimentary services including free flat tire repair, free air 24/7/365, free tire rotations and balancing, free alignment and brake checks, and free lifetime maintenance with tire purchases. For more information, visit www.belletire.com.

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Belle Tire Launches “Air for All” Initiative, Taking Over Gas Station Air Compressors Across the Midwest to Make More Air Free for Drivers This Winter