The latest news stories from TyreSafe http://www.tyresafe.org/ Every day, bikers are turning up at petrol forecourt airlines, and putting their lives at risk because they do not have the right equipment with them to check their tyre pressures. Airline machines tend to only cater for cars and commercial vehicles, and with thousands of bikers set to hit the UK’s roads this bank holiday weekend, TyreSafe is giving away 200 packs... http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/tyresafe-give-away-provides-lifeline-for-bank-holiday-getaway/ Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT Motorists unaware of hidden dangers from bumping up and scuffing kerbs

TyreSafe has issued a warning to motorists about the increase in the number of premature tyre removals as a result of either kerbing damage, or uneven tread wear due to wheel or axle ...
http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/motorists-advised-to-curb-mounting-kerbs/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT The prestigious TyreSafe outstanding achievement award has this year been presented to National Tyres and Autocare for the company’s outstanding contribution to the work of TyreSafe since its formation at the start of 2007. It was presented to NTA’s Chief Executive Officer, Tony Neill, by Rob Beddis, Chairman of TyreSafe at the National Tyre Distributors Association Dinner in Birmingham earlier this month. http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/national-tyres-and-autocare-receive-tyresafe-award/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Defective or badly worn tyres could be the Achilles’ heel of companies and could result in prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which came into force at the beginning of April. The legislation stipulates that employers have a Duty of Care to ensure the safety of employees driving for work, which means that businesses will be responsible for the maintenance of not only their own fleet, but also those of the ‘grey fleet,’ the thousands of private vehicles being used every day by employees to travel whilst on company business. It will be necessary for companies to show an audit trail indicating that regular vehicle condition checks have been carried out and documented. http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/tyres---the-hidden-danger-for-company-car-drivers/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Last year, around two million people took to the road with a caravan in tow, accounting for nearly 20% of holidays taken in the UK. With the arrival of greater daylight hours and with temperatures set to increase, thousands of motorists will hit the country’s roads once again towing a caravan or trailer. In conjunction with this traditional migration of holidaymakers, the Highways Agency has ... http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/safety-paramount-as-caravanners-head-to-tow/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Pro-Align, the UK’s leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, is the latest organisation to join the growing number of companies to become a TyreSafe supporter.
Research over the past few years conducted by the industry has indicated that an increasing number of vehicles on UK roads have misaligned wheels leading to premature wear and early replacement of tyres. Pro-Align and TyreSafe will now work ... http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/pro-align-becomes-a-tyresafe-supporter/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Nottinghamshire Police has revealed worrying findings after carrying out spot checks on motorcycles on the county’s roads. As part of Operation Retina, more than half of all the bikes which were randomly stopped over a one-week period during the road checks were found to have defects including worn tyres. http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/checks-reveal-extent-of-problem-of-defective-motorcycle-tyres/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Motorcycle tyre safety leaflet available from TyreSafe

Safety leaflet emphasises to motorcyclists the importance of caring for their tyres

Since the start of the first ever Bike Tyre Safety Month, which extends throughout the month of March, TyreSafe has witnessed a surge in ... http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/read-all-about-it--motorcycle-tyre-safety-leaflet-available----/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Motorists advised to pay attention to their tyres as ‘worst storm of the winter’ grips UK

With the latest bout of extreme weather forecast to last for much of the week ahead, which is battering the UK with heavy rain and gale force winds, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is calling on motorists to take added care, and to spend time checking their tyres before driving. http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/condition-of-tyres-critical-----worst-storm-of-the-winter-/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Defective tyres now account for the fourth biggest failure of motorcycle MOTs in the UK, after lights, brakes and suspension, according to the latest statistics from the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA), with the data also revealing that standards of bike maintenance are not getting any better.
The report showed that between 2006 and 2007 ... http://www.tyresafe.org/news-and-events/detail/motorcycle-mot-failures-from-defective-tyres-rocket/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT