NTDA (NI) goes Dancing On Ice

The Northern Ireland region of the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) held a dramatic demonstration on Tuesday on the importance of fitting the right tyre when the weather turns wintry.

The demonstration was held on the ice rink at the Odyssey in Belfast, where two experienced motorsports drivers, drove cars – identical apart from the tyres – on the slippery surface.

The first car was fitted with premium summer tyres, while the second was shod with winter tyres for greater grip and control.

In another demonstration, both cars had the same brand of summer tyres fitted, but the tread depths were very different; one high, one low.

Said NTDA Director Richard Edy: “It may seem strange to be thinking about winter tyres in August, but in a few months, temperatures will be falling and that’s when winter tyres come into their own. They are not just for snowy conditions but provide extra grip when the temperature is below 7ºC. The prudent motorist will make sure his car is prepared for the bad weather before it arrives.”