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Stay safe this summer with important tyre checks

Don’t let the rain put a dampener on Bank Holiday travel

Prevent Bank Holiday blowouts with pre-travel tyre checks

Drivers preparing to get away and make the most of the final Bank Holiday weekend of the year are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting out. Tyre pressures should be checked at least once a month or before a long journey and should be adjusted for any additional loads being carried. Motorists travelling on under-inflated tyres are much more likely to suffer a serious blowout endangering themselves, passengers and other road users. “Too many drivers experience a dangerous blowout, particularly over the August bank holiday weekend, simply because they have not taken the

Bikers warned of tyre ‘squaring’ dangers

As National Motorcycle Week kicks off riders are being warned of the dangers that continuous upright riding on fast straight routes can do to their bikes’ tyres. Long journeys on motorways can cause the meeting of the tyre’s sidewall and tread to ‘square-off’, which gives a feeling of loss of grip when the bike is used on winding roads. Often on long journeys motorcyclists switch from the motorway to fast A- and B-roads, without knowing their bikes’ handling is compromised. Gary Hartshorne, motorcycle tyre technical specialist for TyreSafe, says the squaring-off phenomenon will always

Avoid holiday disruption with pre-travel tyre checks

PRESS RELEASE As the main summer holiday season approaches, holidaymakers should carry out essential checks on their vehicle’s tyres before setting off to ensure their safe arrival. As well as inspecting the condition of tyres and making sure they have adequate tread depth, drivers should ensure that tyres are properly inflated, taking account of any additional passengers or loads being carried. Without taking these essential precautions, drivers face an increased risk of being stranded by the roadside or involved in an accident as a result of a tyre related issue. “If the warm weather we’

Sunny spring highlights the need for caravan tyre checks

With one of the sunniest starts to the year since records began in 1929, caravan owners should pay particular attention to the condition of their tyres before heading off on holiday this year. During the winter months, idle caravans can experience a number of tyre related problems such as cracking caused by the sun’s UV rays, making them unsafe or dangerous to use. To help owners identify such problems, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, has launched a new section on its website (www.tyresafe.org) dedicated to caravan tyre safety. “So far this year we’ve had around 20

A third of drivers needlessly increasing fuel costs

£0.7 billion of fuel wasted each year by UK drivers due to under-inflated tyres More than a third of drivers in the UK are needlessly increasing their fuel bills and taking extra safety risks by failing to keep their tyres properly inflated. The advice has been issued by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, in the month that average petrol prices reached a new all time high of 119.9p a litre. TyreSafe estimates that £0.7 billion of fuel is being wasted each year as a result of under-inflation. By keeping tyres inflated to their correct pressure, motorists benefit from lower

Avoid snow disruption by checking tyre tread

As the Met Office predicts heavy snowfall for parts of the UK, tyre safety organisation TyreSafe is reminding motorists to make sure their tyres have sufficient tread depth to keep them safe and mobile. Without adequate tread depth in the snow, drivers may lose traction and find they are unable to steer, brake or accelerate properly. At best this could mean the driver is forced to abandon their car by the roadside and at worst, could result in a serious or fatal accident. “By taking suitable precautions before the snow falls, drivers can continue to drive safely,” explains Stuart Jackson,

Keep up the pressure to stay safe this Christmas

TyreSafe reminds drivers of the need for extra tyre pressure when carrying heavy loads Families can reduce their chances of being stranded by the roadside or being involved in a serious accident over the Christmas holiday period by making sure their car tyres are correctly inflated before they set off. With an increased vehicle weight from extra passengers, luggage and presents being transported to friends and relatives, many vehicles need to have their tyres inflated to a higher pressure to stay safe. Drivers who fail to make these checks and adjustments significantly increase their

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’

Dozens of lives could be saved and hundreds of accidents avoided for just 20p

TyreSafe launches a ‘lifesaver in your pocket’ Dozens of lives could be saved and hundreds of accidents avoided in the UK each year for just 20p according to TyreSafe as it launches October’s Tyre Safety Month. Throughout the month hundreds of garages across the country will be encouraging motorists to check the depth of their tyre tread by using a 20p coin, to ensure they stay safe and legal. “As we move into the wettest months of the year, adequate tyre tread depth is a critical element of road safety,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “There are still far too many accidents

Offset fuel duty rise with correct tyre inflation

Hauliers, fleet operators and private motorists are being reminded that not only can they stay safe on the road but they can also reduce the impact of the recent fuel duty rise by keeping their tyres correctly inflated. According to research carried out by a major tyre manufacturer and member of TyreSafe, driving on tyres which are just ten psi under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure can increase fuel consumption by 2.5 percent. By keeping tyres at their correct pressures, motorists can travel further on each tank of fuel, reduce their CO2 emissions and stay safer. “Making

Avoid Bank Holiday blowouts with pre-journey checks

With one of the busiest weekends of the year on the UK’s roads fast approaching, motorists are being reminded that they can avoid significant roadside misery by carrying out a few simple checks before setting off. TyreSafe is urging drivers to take a few minutes to check that tyres are inflated to the correct pressure to reduce the likelihood of suffering a blowout and help them arrive safely at their destination. “By ensuring that tyres are inflated to the correct pressure before setting off for the Bank Holiday weekend, drivers can significantly reduce the chances of suffering a from