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18 December 2008
The inconvenience of standing by the roadside this Christmas can be reduced by conducting a simple tyre pressure checks in the run up to the holiday season.
Tyresafe is reminding motorists to check their tyre pressures before setting off on long journeys this holiday period in order to avoid being stranded by the roadside.
20 November 2008
As well as offering added safety in the snow, cold weather tyres provide a safer option when driving on cold, wet roads.
With winter fast approaching, TyreSafe is advising motorists to consider fitting cold weather tyres in order to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents on the road.
28 October 2008
Recent figures issued by the Department of Transport revealed that in 2007, November was the month which saw the highest number of personal injury accidents.
As Tyre Safety Month concludes, TyreSafe encourages motorists to check their tread depth to remain safe on the road this winter.
21 October 2008
As part of Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe warns motorists about the adverse effects in vehicle handling occurring as a result of driving on under-inflated tyres, as many drivers are facing an increased risk of being involved in a serious or even fatal accident by failing to regularly check their tyre pressures.
14 October 2008
As part of Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe offers motorists advice on extending the life of their tyres, avoiding endangering the lives of themselves and other motorists and adding unnecessary expense to their annual motoring costs by keeping their car tyres correctly inflated.
6 October 2008
As part of Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe advises motorists to keep their tyres correctly inflated to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
29 September 2008
As October’s Tyre Safety Month begins, TyreSafe advises motorists to check their tyre pressures and stay safe on the roads
5 September 2008
Defective tyres and wheels accounted for a fifth of MoT failures in 2007, according to statistics from VOSA. This year’s Tyre Safety Month will focus on the importance of tyre pressure in vehicle safety, helping motorists to understand the dangers of under and over-inflated tyres, as well as raising awareness of how, where and when to check tyre pressure.
TyreSafe advises motorcyclists to take care of their tyres by following three easy steps (ACT: Air Pressure, Condition of tyres and wheels, Tread depth) before embarking on any planned trips, as many gear up for the final Bank Holiday of the year.
Holidaymakers preparing their caravans for long journeys this summer can achieve peace of mind by conducting a brief tyre safety check before leaving home. Tyres are the only component of a caravan to come into contact with the road, so are vital to its stability and safety.