We hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine. Here are the latest updates from the TyreSafe team.
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you at this year’s Briefing (details below), and thank you, again, for your continued support.
Register Now: The TyreSafe Briefing – Full Agenda Now Live!
Registration is now open for The TyreSafe Briefing 2025 and the full agenda is live online!
Join us on 10th June at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, for a packed programme of updates, expert insights, and collaboration opportunities focused on making Britain’s roads safer.
Registration is completely free and open to all TyreSafe supporters, partners, and industry professionals. Don’t miss your chance to hear the latest tyre safety research, campaign launches, and sector news firsthand.
We are delighted to announce that the RSTA has agreed to join TyreSafe in a new mutual road safety partnership, building on the need to focus on a holistic safe system approach to reducing incidents. We’re also sharing with you a great opportunity to discover the potential strategies and solutions to improve and maintain skid resistance on road surfaces to reduce incidents, support safer driving policies and lower carbon emissions. The event is FREE to attend and follows the success of previous seminars. It promises to be a valuable event for all road service professionals, engineers, and practitioners.
As more road users embark on their journeys, we’re delighted to be able to offer our supporters a discount, in partnership with Tread Buddy, to help road users accurately check the tread depth on their tyres.
These handy gadgets are simple to use and are a great tool to keep in the glovebox ready for those monthly checks.
Find out more about our partnership with Tread Buddy, and order yours here:
Spring Forward with Tyre Safety – Essential Checks for Stored Vehicles
As spring arrives, TyreSafe is urging drivers to perform vital tyre checks before bringing seasonal vehicles like caravans, trailers, horseboxes, motorcycles, and motorhomes back onto the road.
Vehicles stored over winter are at higher risk of tyre damage – including cracking, flat-spotting, sidewall deterioration, and dangerously low pressures. Recent National Highways data shows a sharp rise in tyre-related breakdowns among towed vehicles, with 1,544 tyre-related incidents recorded in 2024, a 6.8% increase compared to 2022.
TyreSafe recommends:
Visually inspect for cracks, bulges, or cuts.
Check tyre pressures against vehicle guidelines.
Measure tread depth (using a tread gauge or 20p test).
Remove debris from the tread.
Check tyre age using the DOT code – and replace tyres over 10 years old, or inspect tyres over 5 years old carefully.
“Tyres on stored vehicles may look fine at a glance but could hide serious dangers,” warned Stuart Lovatt, TyreSafe Chair.
TyreSafe continues to encourage all drivers to ACT: check Air pressure, Condition, and Tread – to stay safe as they hit the road this spring and summer.
New Collaboration with NFU Mutual to Improve Rural Road Safety
TyreSafe is proud to announce a new partnership with NFU Mutual, aiming to enhance tyre safety awareness among rural communities — a group at heightened risk on UK roads.
In 2023, there were 70% more deaths on rural roads compared to urban highways.
Through this collaboration, TyreSafe and NFU Mutual will deliver tyre safety messages via NFU Mutual’s national agency network, encouraging countryside drivers to ACT and prevent incidents before they happen.
Five-Year Partnership Milestone with Ring Automotive
This spring marks five years of partnership between TyreSafe and Ring Automotive. Since 2020, Ring has been a vital supporter of TyreSafe’s mission, helping deliver educational resources, digital campaigns, and event collaborations promoting tyre safety.
Ring’s award-winning tyre care products have empowered thousands of motorists to carry out vital checks. TyreSafe Chair Stuart Lovatt praised Ring’s “dedication to helping road users take control of their vehicle safety,” as both organisations look ahead to even deeper collaboration.
NTTA Launches UK’s First Trailer Hire Insurance Scheme with Tyre Safety at Its Core
The National Trailer and Towing Association (NTTA) has launched a groundbreaking Trailer Hire Insurance scheme exclusively for its members—the UK’s first insurance product tailored specifically for trailer hire businesses.
The policy features automatic activation via geo-fencing, third-party liability cover, and usage-based monthly reporting. Critically, tyre condition is a key requirement for cover, reinforcing the importance of regular tyre maintenance. TyreSafe Chair Stuart Lovatt praised the move, calling it a major step in recognising tyres as an essential part of trailer safety and risk management.
The insurance is available for trailers hired across the UK and Europe and aims to promote safer towing standards through NTTA members.
In partnership with NTTA, TyreSafe will soon launch a dedicated suite of towing safety materials to support safe practices for both business and leisure users.
Staffordshire County Council Partners with TyreSafe to Tackle Illegal Tyres
TyreSafe has welcomed Staffordshire County Council as its latest local authority partner. Following TyreSafe’s 2023 findings that over 20% of tyres in Staffordshire were illegal at replacement, the partnership will focus on delivering targeted campaigns, events, and educational initiatives to encourage regular tyre checks and improve driving habits across the region.
TyreSafe is delighted to announce that Pro-Align, a leading UK supplier of wheel alignment and garage equipment, has rejoined as a Commercial Member.
Pro-Align’s return brings significant expertise to TyreSafe’s growing network. With a shared commitment to education, professionalism, and preventative maintenance, Pro-Align and TyreSafe will work together to promote the critical link between tyre care, vehicle alignment, and road safety.
Clive Seabrook, CEO of Pro-Align, said, “At a time when the spotlight on tyre safety has never been greater, we feel strongly about doing our part to support TyreSafe’s mission. Our values align perfectly—education, professionalism, and preventative maintenance.” Stuart Lovatt, TyreSafe Chair, added, “This renewed partnership strengthens our ability to reach more drivers, mechanics, and dealerships across the UK with the message that correct tyre maintenance saves lives.”
If you’re not already a member, we encourage you to consider joining TyreSafe. Your membership helps us drive forward our campaigns and initiatives to make our roads safer. Visit our website to learn more about becoming a member and supporting our mission.
