The UK’s Tyre Safety Charity

Welcome to TyreSafe, the UK’s leading authority on tyre safety.

TyreSafe, a registered charity since 2016, was established in 2006 with a clear aim: to reduce tyre-related incidents on Britain’s roads. We achieve this by enhancing road users’ awareness of crucial tyre maintenance and highlighting the severe dangers posed by illegal or poorly maintained tyres.

Our dedication has been recognised with two prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, most recently in 2024. The need for our work is stark: on average over the last five years, 163 people are killed or seriously injured in incidents related to ‘defective tyres’. The 2025 figure of 201 tyre-related KSIs is especially alarming, as it is up 19% year-on-year and 38 higher than the 5-year average. In addition over 6 million UK tyres annually have illegal tread!

Our vision is to eliminate harm to road users due to illegal or poorly maintained tyres. We empower drivers through education and actively campaign for essential policy changes. Join us and over 260 other organisations in making Britain’s roads safer.

We are proud that the TyreSafe programme has been explicitly named in the Government’s 2026 Road Safety Strategy, where we will inform the development of a new National Work-Related Road Safety Charter to reduce risk for those who drive for work.

The Great British Brake Myth: UK Drivers Overestimate Their Ability to Stop Safely

The Great British Brake Myth: UK Drivers Overestimate Their Ability to Stop Safely

New research reveals widespread misunderstanding of stopping distances—putting drivers at risk TyreSafe is launching Tyre Safety Month with a stark…

TyreSafe welcomes Fortix as new Commercial Partner

TyreSafe welcomes Fortix as new Commercial Partner

TyreSafe is pleased to announce that Fortix has joined the organisation as a new Commercial Partner, supporting its work to…

Aerial view of countryside and a village with TyreSafe and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue logos

TyreSafe partners with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue to strengthen road and tyre safety

TyreSafe has announced a new partnership with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, strengthening collaboration between two organisations committed to preventing…

TyreSafe welcomes Staffordshire Police as latest road safety partner

TyreSafe welcomes Staffordshire Police as latest road safety partner

Partnership highlights the importance of tyre safety across Staffordshire’s diverse road network TyreSafe is proud to announce a new partnership…

Pirelli
Volkswagen Group
Abarth
Lexus
Chrysler
Ford
Nankang
Air-Seal Products
Steve Andrews Tyres & Autocare
Toyota
Vintage Tyres
Tyron
Guyhirn Tyres
Tyre Shopper tyre pressure advice
Stone Tyres
Kumho Tyre
HiQ Tyres & Autocare
FOXY Lady Drivers Club
Merityre Specialists
About Bosch Car Service
Glenside recovery
Dunlop
Ring Automotive
Translogik
International Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA)
Hilt Material Supplies Ltd
Hometyre
Jeep
Fortix by Crane
Point S
Wheel Solutions
ACC Tyres
Blackcircles.com
Lindleys Autocentres
AIR-serv
Pellon Tyres and Autocentre
Taylor’s Service Centres
Seat
Peugeot
Asda Tyres
Westgate Tyres
Pro-Align
Audi
TreadTracker
GT Radial
Continental
IN‘n’OUT Autocentres
Protyre Autocare
Alfa Romeo
Goodyear TyreSafe
R&J Strang
BAB MOTORS
Volkswagen
Automotiv8
DC Tyres & Autocentre
Silkmoth (now trading as Klipboard)
The Auto Care Group
Laindon Tyre Centre
Payment Assist
Stapleton’s Tyre Service
Tread Buddy (Auto Items)
Škoda
Micheldever
PCL
Falken Tyre
Mercedes-Benz
Eden Tyres & Servicing
Hankook
Falken
National Tyres tyre pressure guide
Sunset Tyres and Autocentr
Evans Halshaw
Grande Tyres
Toyo Tires
OKO
Michelin
Bridgestone
Autogem
Yokohama
Halfords
Gloucester Tyres
Performance Tyres Leeds
The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA)
Heald Green Garage
Grouptyre
Tyre Spot
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Fiat
FirstStop
The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA)

Tyre Safety Statistics

201

Killed or seriously injured in incidents related to ‘defective tyres’ in 2025
(DfT: 2026)

6m

Tyres in the UK have illegal tread
(Tread Depth Survey: 2023)

2m+

MOT Failures due to tyre defects every year
(DVSA: 2025)

5,662

Convictions for ‘defective tyres’
(Criminal Justice System: 2025)

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From the latest updates through our newsletter to valuable resources, expert tyre advice, and a directory of our supporters, we provide everything you need to stay informed and make a difference in tyre safety.

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