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TyreSafe is please to have the support of the following principal organisations
Full Members
ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster is the largest comprehensive tyre service provider within the UK, covering all types of vehicles from cars, van and 4x4's to forklifts trucks and combines. With access to over 500 service centres ATS Euromaster can help to keep your vehicles moving safely and efficiently.
Bridgestone
The world's largest tyre manufacturer with a global portfolio of premium rubber products, Bridgestone is a proud ambassador for Tyresafe.
The organisation shares our commitment to address the key issues of corporate responsibility and duty of care legislation, and we look forward to working together on a proactive basis to communicate and implement best practice.
Tyre safety is a major concern for Bridgestone, and is an area we are continuing to promote through our internationally-acclaimed Think Before You Drive campaign, run in association with the FiA Foundation. We have achieved widespread success through the campaign, and Tyresafe has our full support to spread the safety message further.
The organisation shares our commitment to address the key issues of corporate responsibility and duty of care legislation, and we look forward to working together on a proactive basis to communicate and implement best practice.
Tyre safety is a major concern for Bridgestone, and is an area we are continuing to promote through our internationally-acclaimed Think Before You Drive campaign, run in association with the FiA Foundation. We have achieved widespread success through the campaign, and Tyresafe has our full support to spread the safety message further.
Continental Tyres
Continental Tyre Group is committed to making mobility safer and is leading many initiatives on road safety related to tyres such as the effects of tread depth on wet braking and cold weather tyres. “Continental is pleased to support Tyresafe in raising tyre safety issues to the consumer, and in its work with other road safety bodies and transport professionals”, says Guy Frobisher, Marketing Director at Continental.
Continental started production in Germany in 1871 and is now a leading supplier of tyres, chassis, suspension and braking components to the automotive industry worldwide, and as such understands the critical role tyres play in road safety. Continental is the main supplier of tyres to vehicle manufacturers in Europe and supplies more than 20 brands of tyre worldwide for a range of applications from bicycles to earthmovers.
Continental started production in Germany in 1871 and is now a leading supplier of tyres, chassis, suspension and braking components to the automotive industry worldwide, and as such understands the critical role tyres play in road safety. Continental is the main supplier of tyres to vehicle manufacturers in Europe and supplies more than 20 brands of tyre worldwide for a range of applications from bicycles to earthmovers.
Cooper Tires
Julian Baldwin, MD of Cooper Tire Europe, stated that the company is pleased to support the work of TyreSafe, especially in raising consumer awareness of tyre safety issues. He added that the organisation also has an important role to play in addressing the challenges facing the tyre industry.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio, USA, has more than a century’s experience at the leading edge of tyre technology. Cooper produces a full range of tyres for passenger car and 4x4 applications under the Cooper and Avon brand names, together with Avon motorcycle tyres.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio, USA, has more than a century’s experience at the leading edge of tyre technology. Cooper produces a full range of tyres for passenger car and 4x4 applications under the Cooper and Avon brand names, together with Avon motorcycle tyres.
Dunlop
High performance tyres borne out of our passion and expertise in Motorsport.
Goodyear
Improving safety through innovative new products which enable a safer and more enjoyable journey.
Grouptyre
Grouptyre is the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesaler. Our complete service is based on three core principles of product availability, an unrivalled delivery service and competitive pricing which are encompassed in the National Strength, Local Service philosophy.
Founded in 1995 Grouptyre is made up of 13 member companies with 29 locations nationwide who realised that strength lies in numbers. Achieving critical mass has allowed us to achieve partner status with vehicle manufacturers and dealers groups alike.
The recent reformulation and rebranding of Grouptyre has enabled us to strengthen our position and ensure our customers benefit from improved levels of service and support.
We service all sectors of the retail tyre market including:
- Vehicle retail dealerships
- Independents
Hankook
Hankook is one of the World's leading tyre manufacturers and original equipment supplier to many prestigious car producers including Ford, Volkswagen and Renault. Hankook tyres offer responsiveness and control under extreme driving conditions with ranges for passenger cars, vans, trucks, sports utility, 4x4 and ultra high performance vehicles. Hankook Tyres are proud to support and be associated with TyreSafe.
Hi-Q
Hi-Q is the leading automotive and fast-fit chain with stores nationwide. Backed by the force of Goodyear Dunlop, Hi-Q has grown to become a major network of specialists that form a world-class supplier of safe, high quality tyres and other fast-fit products as well as MoT's and servicing.
Kumho Tyres
KUMHO TYRE (UK) Ltd. is the UK sales and marketing subsidiary of KUMHO TIRE Co., Inc. of Seoul, Korea, the world's 10th largest tyre manufacturer.
In recent years its Kumho and Marshal tyre ranges have been consistently ranked amongst the strongest performing brands on the UK market, thanks to the support of its ECSTA Performance Centre and Marshal Platinum Club networks - arguably the most successful retailing programmes of their type.
KUMHO's European research facility is located in Birmingham and plays a significant role in the development of tyres for Europe's roads. It's European motorsport division is located at Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
In recent years its Kumho and Marshal tyre ranges have been consistently ranked amongst the strongest performing brands on the UK market, thanks to the support of its ECSTA Performance Centre and Marshal Platinum Club networks - arguably the most successful retailing programmes of their type.
KUMHO's European research facility is located in Birmingham and plays a significant role in the development of tyres for Europe's roads. It's European motorsport division is located at Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Michelin
Michelin is Britain's largest tyre company with 3 UK factories and a comprehensive range of premium products ranging from cycle, motorcycle and car to van, truck, tractor and earthmover tyres, not forgetting aids to mobility including the famous guides, maps and satelite navigation kits. Its mission is to make a sustainable contribution to the mobility of people and goods by constantly enhancing freedom of movement, efficiency, driving pleasure and safety.
With this importance that the company places on the safety of all road users, it is with great enthusiasm and comittment that Michelin gives its full support to the goals and mission of TyreSafe.
With this importance that the company places on the safety of all road users, it is with great enthusiasm and comittment that Michelin gives its full support to the goals and mission of TyreSafe.
National Tyres and Autocare
National Tyres and Autocare is the largest independent fast fit specialist in the UK. National provides tyre, exhaust and automotive services to the UK's largest car fleets as well as over 1.5 million retail customers a year, from a comprehensive network of over 200 branches throughout the UK.
"The critical role that tyres play as part of a vehicle's safety systems is often poorly understood. National welcomes the valuable work that TyreSafe are undertaking to educate and improve users understanding in this important area." Tony Neill - Managing Director
"The critical role that tyres play as part of a vehicle's safety systems is often poorly understood. National welcomes the valuable work that TyreSafe are undertaking to educate and improve users understanding in this important area." Tony Neill - Managing Director
Pirelli
Pirelli is delighted to be a supporting member of TyreSafe, and looks forward to taking an active role within TyreSafe as it seeks to educate and inform on tyre safety issues. Pirelli's Managing Director, Dominic Sandivasci, said "We at Pirelli recognise the responsibility of our industry to help communicate tyre safety messages and we see TyreSafe as an excellent medium to bring attention to these vitally important matters."
Over one hundred years' experience of tyre technology has enabled Pirelli to combine maximum levels of security, longevity and comfort in its products, making your journey an enjoyable and trouble-free adventure.
Over one hundred years' experience of tyre technology has enabled Pirelli to combine maximum levels of security, longevity and comfort in its products, making your journey an enjoyable and trouble-free adventure.
Protyre
Protyre is Micheldever Tyres retail arm. This fast expanding
network currently has 27 sites mainly in the South of England. Protyre offer
the most diverse range of tyres, from Ferrari to Mini, 4X4 to Motorbikes, and
even Agricultural with mobile fitting services all at highly competitive
prices. Protyre are also recognised 4 wheel alignment specialists, and for
exhausts, brakes, suspension, batteries and MOT and Servicing.
Toyo Tyre (UK) Ltd
Toyo Tyre is a global tyre manufacturer from Japan. Significant investment in research, design and technology, combined with rigorous and continual testing and quality control give TOYO tyres exceptional performance, especially at high speeds.
The flagship range of Proxes T1-R passenger tyres continues this tradition of confident high speed sports performance born out of our long association with all many forms of Motorsport. To enquire about our Motorsport activities please contact motorsport@toyo.co.uk
With a new range of road legal track day tyres, a full range of On/Off road 4X4 tyres and an extensive Truck tyre range, TOYO tyres are now available for an even wider range of applications.
To enquire about becoming a TOYO key dealer please contact us at info@toyo.co.uk or to find your nearest TOYO stockist please visit
The flagship range of Proxes T1-R passenger tyres continues this tradition of confident high speed sports performance born out of our long association with all many forms of Motorsport. To enquire about our Motorsport activities please contact motorsport@toyo.co.uk
With a new range of road legal track day tyres, a full range of On/Off road 4X4 tyres and an extensive Truck tyre range, TOYO tyres are now available for an even wider range of applications.
To enquire about becoming a TOYO key dealer please contact us at info@toyo.co.uk or to find your nearest TOYO stockist please visit
Tyre Shopper
Tyre Shopper is the UK’s leading online tyre retailer, dedicated to providing quality tyres at the most competitive prices on the internet.
With many customers now choosing to research their tyre purchases online, rather than contacting a traditional tyre retailer, it is vitally important that they are made fully aware of the safety issues that surround their tyres.
TyreSafe is doing a fantastic job communicating these messages to all users of tyres and we fully support their work.
With many customers now choosing to research their tyre purchases online, rather than contacting a traditional tyre retailer, it is vitally important that they are made fully aware of the safety issues that surround their tyres.
TyreSafe is doing a fantastic job communicating these messages to all users of tyres and we fully support their work.
Viking International
Viking International is the UK's largest independent tyre and exhaust wholesaler, with 8 strategically located warehouses around the UK. With a heritage stretching back over 30 years, Viking International have built an enviable reputation in automotive wholesaling for the quality of their products, the competitiveness of their prices and the speed and accuracy of their service delivery.
"Viking are delighted to support the work of TyreSafe, which has a vitally important role to play in improving tyre safety awareness amongst every driver and fleet operator in the UK." John Kemp - Managing Director
"Viking are delighted to support the work of TyreSafe, which has a vitally important role to play in improving tyre safety awareness amongst every driver and fleet operator in the UK." John Kemp - Managing Director
Vredestein
Vredestein Banden B.V. A special company with a pedigree of over 100 years and unique combination of independence, market-orientation, creativity and flexibility. Vredestein's strategy is crystal clear: to produce tyres with an optimal price-quality ratio. As a middle-sized, independent tyre manufacturer, the best way to implement this strategy has been to operate a flat organisational structure. Decisions can be taken quickly, effectively and reliably, and enable an even faster development of original products.
Thanks to heavy investment over the recent years, our production equipment in our European production base is state-of-the-art. It is perfectly geared to the complex task of producing an incredibly wide range of tyres on one site. Car tyres for summer, winter and the ever-more popular all season tyre. Tyres for vans, tyres for tractors and tyres for a whole host of agricultural and industrial applications. And, of course, our unique spare tyre concept.
Vredestein UK has just completed its 30th year of trading. 30 years committed to quality service, market development and protecting UK drivers on the road.
Commercial Members
Align My Car
Unlike drivers in Europe and the US, the knowledge of the UK motorist about the need to have their cars regularly aligned, is minimal.
The website www.AlignMyCar.co.uk was set up in 2006 to raiseawareness and educate the motoring public about: The ‘need’ for a four wheel alignment
PCL
PCL is a world-leading provider of high quality, reliable and cost-effective equipment for fast and accurate tyre inflation, and its “Made in Sheffield” products are a familiar sight in garage forecourts, tyre shops and engineering workshops throughout the UK.
Director Simon Shorter said: “As a supplier of tyre inflation equipment we feel it is PCL’s duty to provide reminders and advice about this critical aspect of tyre safety. By pledging our support for TyreSafe we are reflecting our commitment to promoting the safety and environmental benefits of having correct tyre pressure, and we look forward to working with TyreSafe.”
Director Simon Shorter said: “As a supplier of tyre inflation equipment we feel it is PCL’s duty to provide reminders and advice about this critical aspect of tyre safety. By pledging our support for TyreSafe we are reflecting our commitment to promoting the safety and environmental benefits of having correct tyre pressure, and we look forward to working with TyreSafe.”
Pro-Align
Pro-Align have become, over the 17 years since it has been established, a highly respected company for four wheel alignment equipment. Specialists in their field, they pride themselves in their exceptional high standards, both in terms of quality of the equipment they supply but also in the quality of service. Back up and support levels they offer to their customers are amongst the best available today
Associate Members
Just Tyres
As an active member of the former Tyre Industry Council, and a founder member of TyreSafe, Independent Tyre Company, Just Tyres, is totally committed to the issue of Tyre Safety. It is anxious for the general public to learn more about tyre safety and supports all initiatives to bring this about.
Just Tyres is a truly independent Tyre retailer, not owned or controlled by any tyre or vehicle manufacturer. It has 38 Centres nationwide at present, and is expanding rapidly, opening 4 new branches in 2006. The Company concentrates exclusively on selling tyres, and keeps high stock levels to give customers a wide choice. Just Tyres is anxious that customers are well informed and completely clear about how much they will be charged, so all its advertised tyre prices are inclusive of service charges, valves, balancing and VAT.
Tyre safety is of great concern to Just Tyres, and it offers a Tyre Safety check completely free of charge. It has also published a comprehensive leaflet entitled "Car Tyres and Your Safety" for all customers to take away.
Just Tyres is a truly independent Tyre retailer, not owned or controlled by any tyre or vehicle manufacturer. It has 38 Centres nationwide at present, and is expanding rapidly, opening 4 new branches in 2006. The Company concentrates exclusively on selling tyres, and keeps high stock levels to give customers a wide choice. Just Tyres is anxious that customers are well informed and completely clear about how much they will be charged, so all its advertised tyre prices are inclusive of service charges, valves, balancing and VAT.
Tyre safety is of great concern to Just Tyres, and it offers a Tyre Safety check completely free of charge. It has also published a comprehensive leaflet entitled "Car Tyres and Your Safety" for all customers to take away.
Micheldever Tyre Services Ltd
Micheldever Tyre Services
Ltd was established in 1972 and is the UKs largest
and most successful independent tyre distribution company, supplying in excess
of 2500 retail outlets from a nationwide network of 7 distribution depots.
Micheldever Tyres guarantee the best availability of tyres in the industry at
the most competitive prices.
Stapleton's
Stapleton's are delighted to support Tyre Safe in raising the importance of tyre safety and related issues to the consumer.
Stapleton's have more than 70 years experience as one of the UK's largest wholesale distributors of passenger car tyres to the specialist tyre retail trade. Stockists of tyres from all major manufacturers, Stapleton's offers a range from budget to premium.
With over 40 retail centres located in the south east of England under the STS Tyre & Exhaust and STS Tyre Pros brands, Stapleton's understands the needs of the fast moving tyre retail market. Combined with the company's extensive knowledge of the market, wide range of products, long-term customer relationships and focus on productivity and efficiency, this ensures that all Stapleton's customers receive the highest quality service they can rely on.
Stapleton's have more than 70 years experience as one of the UK's largest wholesale distributors of passenger car tyres to the specialist tyre retail trade. Stockists of tyres from all major manufacturers, Stapleton's offers a range from budget to premium.
With over 40 retail centres located in the south east of England under the STS Tyre & Exhaust and STS Tyre Pros brands, Stapleton's understands the needs of the fast moving tyre retail market. Combined with the company's extensive knowledge of the market, wide range of products, long-term customer relationships and focus on productivity and efficiency, this ensures that all Stapleton's customers receive the highest quality service they can rely on.