Ford ‘motors’ into the TyreSafe family

Tyre safety month hits The One Show

Tread carefully in wet weather

Defective tyre court convictions at four year high

Defective tyres contribute to more than 1,200 road casualties

Crash test dummies make ACT-ing debut in tyre safety animation!

New TyreSafe winter tyre movie drives home timely message

Two more car brands support tyre safety campaign

TyreSafe announces new ‘stable’ partner

Tyre safety is a burning issue for fire officers

Industry invitation to TyreSafe briefing

Pillion passengers and luggage can add ‘pressure’ to biker safety

Stay safe this summer with important tyre checks

It’s a fair cop – Cumbria police win TyreSafe annual award

TyreSafe steers new path with York Tyre Sales

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

TyreSafe pledges support for UN road safety campaign

Additional truck and van expertise for TyreSafe

Avoid Easter roadside misery with pre-travel tyre checks

With motoring organisations predicting that this Easter break will be one of the busiest on the roads for several years, drivers are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting off to avoid any roadside misery and unnecessary additional expense. According to TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, drivers failing to ensure that their tyres are properly inflated are much more likely to suffer a serious failure, will suffer from increased tyre wear and will experience higher fuel bills. “With the additional Bank Holiday this Easter, many more motorists are likely

Don’t gamble with bike tyre safety

As April’s bike tyre safety month continues, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is highlighting the high price that motorcyclists continue to pay for not looking after their tyres properly. The latest Department for Transport road casualty figures show there were 82 motorcycle accidents in 2009 where illegal, defective or underinflated tyres were a contributory factor. Although it represents a slight decrease on 2008, each one is an avoidable accident, says Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, who warns motorcyclists not to be complacent about their tyres. “Whilst we

Winter can ‘store’ tyre problems for spring riders

Motorcyclists who fail to check their tyres after leaving their bikes in storage over winter could pay a heavy price. That’s the stark warning from TyreSafe as April’s bike tyre safety month gets underway. To minimise the risk of accidents, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation is urging motorcyclists to give their tyres a thorough inspection, especially when heading out on their first ride of the year. “If a bike is not stored properly over the winter months then its tyres can become illegal,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “However, staying the right side of the law

TyreSafe membership inflates further

AIR-serv, one of the world’s leading suppliers of ancillary forecourt equipment, has joined TyreSafe following the group’s first ever industry roadshow. The recent event highlighted how companies from a wide range of sectors can get involved in promoting tyre safety, as well as giving an insight into the challenges the UK continues to face from defective and illegal tyres. As a result, the UK division of AIR-serv has put pen to paper and is TyreSafe’s newest commercial member. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: “It’s a testament to AIR-serv’s corporate and social responsibility

‘Spring’ into action for TyreSafe’s bike tyre safety month

Tyre retailers and bike dealerships are being urged to take part in April’s Bike Tyre Safety Month and help keep riders safe and legal on the roads this spring. It’s a particularly important time to raise the awareness of bike tyre safety because many motorcyclists will be embarking on their first ride of the year, so for those wanting to get involved there’s a range of free promotional materials available to download at www.tyresafe.org/bikesafety The website also gives further details and advice about motorcycle tyre safety. Campaign posters can be used to promote free tyre safety checks