TyreSafe Archive
02 Dec 2013
‘Outstanding’ tyre safety award for Highways Agency
The Highways Agency in the UK has taken top honours at an awards ceremony after being recognised by TyreSafe for its efforts in raising public awareness of tyre safety issues.
30 Oct 2013
CCTV footage reveals tyre failure horrors
The shocking consequences and high cost of tyre failures have been revealed in a series of new CCTV clips unveiled by the Highways and TyreSafe in the UK.Agency.
29 Aug 2013
Motorists urged to check their tyres
TyreSafe, the leading tyre safety organisation is urging motorists to regularly check their tyre pressure to improve the safety of their vehicle on the road. TyreSafe.org is advising motorists that correct tyre pressure is vital to their safety on the road. Under-inflated tyres affect handling and grip, potentially causing irregular or unpredictable vehicle behaviour. They
07 Aug 2013
Jeff Folkes in tune with tyre safety message
A tyre retailer in Leicestershire is taking to the airwaves to promote tyre safety in the area. TyreSafe member Jeff Folkes Wheels is running TyreSafe’s ‘Check Your Pressure’ song. The catchy tune with an important message will be played throughout September and October to help introduce the tyre safety month campaign in the area, which
19 Mar 2013
TyreSafe and NTDA to co-operate on part worn crackdown
TyreSafe’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the risks associated with fitting part-worn tyres have been given a further boost with support from the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA).
13 Mar 2013
TyreSafe is ‘IT’ for CAM Systems
Tyre management software provider CAM Systems is joining TyreSafe as its latest member to help further reduce the number of tyre related road deaths and accidents.
06 Mar 2013
TyreSafe webinar inspires part-worn crackdown
Trading Standards Officers in the UK are set to step up their efforts to investigate the sale of illegal and dangerous part worn tyres following a webinar on the subject hosted by TyreSafe. The online event attracted more than 80 participants from around the country who were given an insight into the scale of the
14 Jan 2013
TyreSafe recruits new member
TyreSafe is starting 2013 as it means to go on, with the addition of a new member. Giti Tire, which commenced operations in the UK in 1993 and manufactures the brands GT Radial, Primewell, Runway and Dextero, becomes the latest tyre manufacturer to join the not-for-profit organisation and help raise awareness about the dangers associated
09 Jan 2013
Extreme weather highlights need for tyre safety
TyreSafe is advising motorists to make tyre safety a higher priority than ever with weather data suggesting that the frequency of extreme rainfall in the UK and Ireland may be increasing.
18 Dec 2012
Check your tyres for a ‘right’ Christmas
As the country 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.
28 Nov 2012
UK tyre safety month treads new ground
TyreSafe’s annual tyre safety campaign in October has reached new levels of industry participation helping to make the UK’s roads safer as winter takes hold.