Tyre Wall of Shame

A stark reminder of the genuinely appalling tyres our supporters encounter and share on social media

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This collection is a stark reminder of the genuinely appalling tyres our supporters encounter and share on social media. Each image represents a serious risk – a tyre that’s bald, cracked, damaged, or dangerously underinflated. These aren’t just minor issues; they’re accidents waiting to happen, putting lives at risk.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated advocate for tyre safety like Sophie Lyden, also known as ‘The Tyre Lady,’ contributing to our Wall of Shame. Sophie isn’t just passionate about vehicle safety; she lives and breathes it!

A multi-award-winning tyre & vehicle safety advocate, Founder of Fresh Drivers UK, and a prominent content creator & campaigner, Sophie brings an unparalleled level of expertise to the conversation. As the Depot Manager at Westgate Tyres in Morecambe, Lancashire, she sees first-hand the alarming state of tyres on our roads every single day.

The images you’ll see here from Sophie are stark reminders of the dangers she, and we, are constantly highlighting. They underscore why her dedication to driver education and vehicle safety is so vital.

Take a moment to scroll through these examples. We hope it serves as a powerful reminder to regularly inspect your own tyres and to speak up if you see someone driving on tyres like this.

Tyre Wall of Shame

Bulge in tyre sidewall

Follow Sophie

We encourage you to follow Sophie and learn more from her valuable insights on her various social media channels;

Her contributions help make this ‘Wall of Shame’ a powerful tool for raising awareness and promoting safer driving for everyone.

Permission to Use Images

We’re incredibly grateful to Sophie Lyden, ‘The Tyre Lady,’ for sharing her powerful images with our Tyre Wall of Shame. Sophie has generously granted TyreSafe and our supporters a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use these images for non-commercial, educational, and awareness-raising purposes related to tyre and vehicle safety.

While Sophie Lyden retains full copyright, her aim is to help make our roads safer. If you use her images, please include a clear credit like;

  • Photo: Sophie Lyden
  • Credit: Sophie Lyden
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