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Drivers warned against replacing run-flats with standard tyres

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety group, is warning motorists that they could be compromising their own safety if they replace the run-flat tyres fitted to their vehicle with standard tyres that do not include run-flat technology. With many motorists looking to reduce their vehicle maintenance costs, some have been tempted to economise by selecting tyres which do not incorporate the added technology and features found in run-flat tyres. By choosing these standard tyres, drivers risk significantly changing the handling characteristics of the vehicle which could increase their chances of

Mercedes-Benz joins TyreSafe

Mercedes-Benz has become the latest vehicle manufacturer group to join tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe. The company will run a series of tyre safety initiatives across its retailer network and fleet customers, highlighting the important role that tyres play in road safety, which will include a cold weather tyre programme for this winter. As well as supporting and participating in TyreSafe’s national campaigns, Mercedes-Benz will provide valuable experience and input into the organisation, helping it develop further and reduce the number of accidents and fatalities caused by defective

Company car drivers not making adequate safety checks

A worryingly high number of company car drivers may be driving illegally and risking serious injury after a survey by TyreSafe found that an alarming 25 percent of company car drivers had never checked the depth of their tyre tread and a further 41 percent had not checked them within the last six months. Both companies and employees have responsibility for tyre safety on fleet vehicles and those not making the necessary checks face fines and other penalties. To simplify the task of checking tyre tread, companies are being encouraged to promote TyreSafe’s ‘lifesaver in your pocket’

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