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Stay pumped up to avoid tyre failures

As the heatwave continues ahead of the great summer get-away, drivers are being reminded about the need to make sure their tyres are properly inflated, to avoid temperature induced tyre failures. When tyres are under-inflated, excessive heat builds up within the tyre and makes them much more susceptible to suffering from a rapid deflation. These dramatic events can make the car extremely difficult to control, especially as they occur most frequently after prolonged periods of high speed running on busy motorways or A-roads. Underlining the scale of the risk and dangers, figures from

Banish roadside grief, check your caravan tyres

As temperatures rise don’t let the pressure drop – that’s tyre pressure – advises TyreSafe to the UK’s caravan owners before they head off on their summer holidays. To back up its tyre safety message, figures released from the AA show that not surprisingly the summer months are by far the busiest for its patrol crews dealing with caravan and trailer tyre related incidents. In fact, it actually dealt with more than 1,500 requests for help from the start of May to the end of September in 2012, compared to just 622 for the other seven months of the year. Stuart Jackson, chairman,

Make a PACT to maximise motorbike performance

Bikers looking to make the most of their rides this spring are being encouraged to make a ‘PACT’ with their tyres. The call is being made by TyreSafe ahead of one of the most important times of the year for bikers. TyreSafe’s ‘PACT’ stands for Performance, Air pressure, Condition and Tread depth and has been designed to act as a reminder to riders that they can maximise their enjoyment and their bike’s performance, including improved handling, grip and fuel economy, if they check their tyre’s air pressure, condition and tread depth. “While many commuters use their motorbikes all year

PACT rides again!

With the distinct feeling of spring in the air, TyreSafe is urging tyre retailers, bike dealerships and other road safety professionals to get ready for the return of its successful ‘PACT’ campaign, designed to help bikers stay safe on the road in the months ahead. Performance, Air pressure, Condition and Tread, is once-again the central theme in a range of posters and other promotional materials which are now available to the trade to help raise awareness about the importance of looking after bike tyres. The message is simple – to get the best performance from the bike, whether it is

Check your tyres for a ‘right’ Christmas

As the UK prepares for the festive period, traditionally one of the busiest times of the year on the roads, TyreSafe is reminding drivers about the importance of checking their tyres. While many youngsters (and some young-at-heart adults) will be dreaming of a white Christmas, it’s not just these extreme driving conditions that car owners will need to treat with caution because damp roads can be just as hazardous, particularly if tyres are left unchecked. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: “Attention is turning towards Christmas and all the excitement that brings but it doesn’t

Tyre checks can avoid Bank Holiday breakdowns

Millions of drivers are expected to be hitting the roads this Spring Bank Holiday weekend but those failing to check their tyres before heading off risk motoring misery. That’s the warning from TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, as the country gears up for an extra-long Bank Holiday weekend, giving many a well-earned opportunity to visit family, friends and loved-ones. “We want people to enjoy their holidays and arrive safely at their destinations, so that’s why we’re urging them to do a few simple tyre checks before they head off and this includes the spare wheel as

Kickstart your Spring Bank Holiday with TyreSafe’s advice

Motorcyclists are being urged by TyreSafe to get in ‘gear’ and avoid possible biking blues by having their tyres checked before heading out. The later than normal Spring Bank Holiday, which also includes the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations the next day, overlaps at the same time as the Isle of Man TT races, meaning many more bikers will be heading out to watch the action, making pre-journey tyre checks even more important. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: “Correct motorcycle tyre maintenance is essential for safer riding and will make all the difference to how your bike

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