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With temperatures rising in the UK and the school summer holidays about to start, many of us will be on the roads. Summer holiday vehicle checks are very important as sadly, more tyre-related incidents happen on Britain's roads during the summer than at any other time of year.
Today marks the beginning of Tyre Safety Month 2021 and this year TyreSafe are asking us all… What's Stopping You?Regular tyre safety checks can reduce the risks of an incident when driving but according to TyreSafe, an estimated one-in-five drivers have never checked the tread on their tyres, a startling number which rises to one-in-three among young drivers. Tyres should be regularly checked, in
Chances are this year we will all be enjoying a staycation in the UK, meaning many of us will be on the roads whether that is for a day trip to the seaside or a week away. Sadly, more tyre-related incidents happen on Britain's roads during the summer months than at any other time of year. To keep your risks to a minimum, it is important that you check your vehicle before you set off.So, what summer
With a string of storms forecast this winter, melting snow and rain are likely to cause flooding and standing water on the roads. For this reason, TyreSafe is urging those on the roads to be aware of the risk of aquaplaning and what to do should you experience it while driving. Aquaplaning is a dangerous phenomenon in which the tyre fails to displace the water and it builds up under the tyre effecti
October is Tyre Safety Month and this year TyreSafe, the UK's charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance, is running a campaign to encourage motorists to check their tyres regularly. The campaign covers the three key areas of tyre maintenance: Air pressure – The entire weight of your car is supported by the air pressure in your tyres. Your tyres can natura
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We have had customers coming into our Bourne centre today because the Cambridgeshire Police have been leaving a 'Fixed Penalty' notification on their cars.The note explains the Police have been conducting a Road Safety Day of Action and are looking at the safety of the cars they see. Tyres are an obvious area too look at and tread depth readings have been taken.Any vehicle found to have a tread dept
Some say you can repair a run flat tyre while others say you can't, we decided to ask 7 major tyre manufacturers for the answers, and you may be surprised by their answers. In the majority of cases the answer to this question is YES, but, it is not as straightforward as you would like to think. Some tyre manufacturers have said you can repair run-flat tyres, though there are guidelines & stipulations to adhere to, while others just s
Whether you're a day tripper or holiday-maker, you should beaware more tyre-related incidents happen on Britain's roads during the summermonths than at any other time of year. To keep your risks to a minimum, ensureyou've checked your tyres before you set off as you're likely to be carrying more luggage, more passengers, andtravelling further too. Make it essential your car tyres are in tip-topcond
How our recent high temperatures in the UK affect a cars tyre pressuresAs Britain basques in some of the hottest temperatures recently, when you drive, the temperature of tyres increases faster, consequently, the heated air inside the tyres expands and its pressure rises quickly, which can lead to tyre blowout with disastrous consequences. Recommended car tyre pressure in manufacturers man
The risks you could take buying part worn tyresTyreSafe has distributed the following press release. Fit & Hope video highlights part worn = part safe‘Part worn = part safe' is the message TyreSafe is sharing with Britain's motorists as it launches its latest video, Fit & Hope. The impactful video highlights the frightening but all too commonplace safety issues part worn tyres may hav
No matter whether you're running a fleet of agricultural vehicles or a single tractor, maintenance can be costly.Often there's the option to repair agricultural tyres rather than replace them and while this can be a viable solution, you need to know when it's best to repair but also when you should consider a replacement tyre.Types of agricultural tyresThere's a range of tyres available for agr