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12 Months’ Prison for Illegal Tyres

On March 24, a Malvern man was sentenced to a total of 12 months imprisonment for illegally depositing and storing used tyres at his workplace and home. Mark Alexanda Smith, aged 43, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court on 13 January 2010 to three charges relating to the illegal deposit and keeping of controlled waste. The charges were brought by the Environment Agency under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Mr Smith was sentenced to four months imprisonment for each of the three offences, with the sentences to run consecutively.

25th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bike Tyre Safety Month Campaign Materials Now Available

TyreSafe has made Bike Tyre Safety Month campaign materials freely available to motorcycle dealers, tyre retailers, specialist repairers and motorcycle accessory shops, enabling them to participate in April’s awareness-raising campaign. Bike Tyre Safety Month aims to highlight the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance at this critical time in the motorcycling season.

16th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Latest Conti Industrial Range Offers Longer Working Life

Continental’s Industrial Tyres business unit has released its successor to the IC80 and ConRad HT tyres. Called the ContiRT20 Performance, the pneumatic radial is designed to move extremely heavy loads at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph).

26th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Extends Optitrac DT800 Size Range

Goodyear has announced a significant increase in the number of sizes in its Optitrac DT800 range of narrow row crop tyres. The newly introduced OPTITRAC DT800 sizes cover 34 to 54-inch rim dimensions and are specifically developed for tractors working on row crop applications, on spraying equipment and in any other application where narrow tyres are required. The Optitrac DT800 also has a premium tread depth to allow excellent traction and a high number of working hours. In addition the range is rated to carry the same load at 40 & 50 Km/h.

27th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Tyre Switch Delivers 25% More Mileage Says Les Smith Haulage

Les Smith Haulage Limited’s decision to switch to Continental from another premium brand is said to be delivering 25 per cent longer life on its front steer tyres. According to the company these tyres are achieving over 100,000 kilometres before being changed. Those on the rear axle are reportedly giving up to 400,000 kilometres of life.

The 18 vehicle fleet is made up entirely of Mercedes-Benz Axor two-axle 18 tonners. These typically cover between 80,000 and 100,000 kilometres a year on work throughout the UK which includes both motorway and A road running. A policy of only ever fitting new tyres, correct tyre selection and careful monitoring of tyre condition lie behind the good performance of the Continentals.

14th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Chris Mullins Tyres Supports ‘Lifesaver in Your Pocket’ Campaign

Gloucester tyre retailer Chris Mullins Tyres has thrown its weight behind TyreSafe’s ‘lifesaver in your pocket’ tread depth awareness campaign this October. “Anything that helps drivers become more conscious of their tyres has to be a good thing and this campaign is ideally timed to get that message across in the run-up to winter“ said Chris Mullins, who runs a busy independent business on Gloucester’s Bristol Road. “We’ve used the TyreSafe posters and leaflets in the centre and they’ve definitely created a talking point with customers,” he added.

19th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandvulc Adds BDY3 to its Range

Bandvulc has added the BDY3, part of a new range of specialist construction tyres, to its portfolio. As you would expect for this kind of application, the new product’s compound has been formulated especially to withstand aggressive hard working applications where tear resilience is a pre-requisite. Furthermore the BDY3 features an aggressive directional pattern, offering a large 21.5mm tread depth for “exceptional grip on all surface conditions,” say company representatives. In addition, Bandvulc says the tyre is “proven to deliver mileage benefits when the environment permits.”

15th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

SEAT On Board For Tyre Safety Month

SEAT is backing October's National Tyre Safety Month with free tyre safety checks at participating dealers nationwide. The Spanish brand is backing the month-long push to improve road safety being run by TyreSafe, which is highlighting the risks posed by driving on tyres which have insufficient tread depth, making them both illegal and dangerous. SEAT is supporting the safety campaign by offering free tyre tread depth and pressure checks on all makes and models. SEAT's vehicle technicians will also offer free 32-point full vehicle health checks for those drivers who want to ensure their car is fit for the potentially gruelling winter ahead.

1st October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

IAM Issues "Check Your Tyres" Warning

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has advised motorists planning a long journey to take a thorough look at their tyres. According to the IAM, 10 per cent of cars on UK roads have at least one tyre with an illegal tread depth, which means reduced braking effectiveness, increased risk of collision and the risk of a fine and points on the driver's licence.

Stopping distances double on wet roads and the risk of a skid can be trebled if the tread depth is only at the legal minimum of 1.6 mm – and this risk increases seven-fold when the tread depth is less than 0.5 mm, says the IAM, adding: "if you have to brake hard on one of the 10 per cent of road surfaces with below average skid resistance, the skid risk rises by around 50 per cent."

18th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe Reminds Caravanners to Carry Out Tyre Checks

With more than 2 million extra caravan holidays predicted in the UK this year, TyreSafe is reminding caravanners to make sure all of their tyres are safe for travel before taking to the road. Caravans left standing throughout the year can develop flatspots or suffer from exposure to UV rays which may lead to handling issues or premature failure. Additionally, tyre pressures should be checked not only on the caravan, but also on the towing vehicle and adjusted accordingly to take account of the extra load.

VisitBritain is predicting a 20 per cent rise in British holidays this summer. Earlier this year The Caravan Club reported advance bookings up by 40 per cent on 2008, and the National Caravan Council predicts that nearly 14 million holidays will be taken in 2009 in touring caravans, motor caravans and caravan holiday homes.

13th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Newest Baja Claw from Mickey Thompson in US

The new 54-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC is an “ultra-aggressive off-road performance tyre with an advanced bias belted construction specially designed for rugged off-road use including rock crawling, mud, snow, sand, dirt and gravel,” said the marketer.

The Baja Claw TTC, a complete redesign of the original Baja Claw, features directional “SideBiters,” deep shoulder lugs, integrated concave blades to disperse mud, multi-angle sipes, and a highly cut-resistant tread compound. The 19.5/54-20LT Baja Claw TTC weighs 201 pounds, and has an inflated tyre diameter of 53.8 inches with 26/32nds of tread depth, Mickey Thompson officials said. The division of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said the new tyre would be available in the third quarter of 2009. (Tire Review/Akron)

26th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Safety Campaign Gets Underway in India

With an annual road toll hovering at around 100,000 deaths – one of the highest in the world – Bridgestone’s launch of its global ‘Think Before You Drive’ campaign in India is perhaps timely. The campaign, first launched in 2005 and now operating with the backing of FIA member clubs in more than 60 countries, will hopefully help Indian motorists identify the main causes of serious or fatal crashes – and implement simple safety measures before heading off.

24th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

New Falken Tyre Gets “Rugged”

In the US Falken Tire Corp. has introduced a new, rugged line of all-terrain tyres – the High Country A/T. Falken said the “Falken High Country A/T confidently transitions when surfaces go from smooth to rough and dry to muddy,” and the tyre features a deep tread depth, heavy siping and M+S performance for all types of weather and driving conditions. The tyre is available in 24 P-metric, LT-metric and flotation sizes, ranging from 15- through 20-inch wheel diameters.

18th May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Introduces Xtramile XR01

Federal has introduced its new Xtramile XR01, a tyre designed for “reducing gas consumption”, according to the company. It also states that the tyre will feature “improved grip in a long-lasting tyre by utilising a blend of wear-resistant compound along with increased tread depth to offer prolonged tyre life.” Other features, says Federal, will include a distinctive tread pattern, four bold grooves for stability and increased water expulsion, dual layers of polyester carcass ply and strengthened sidewalls, alongside reduced road noise.

Federal dealers will begin selling 12 popular sizes, through 13- to 15-inch rim diameters from 55-70 series. These offerings comprise H- to V-speed ratings and will be available in the first quarter of 2009. A more comprehensive range will be added later.

Size Range

195/55R15
185/60R14
195/60R14
195/60R15
205/60R15
165/65R13
185/65R15
195/65R15
205/65R15
165/70R13
175/70R13
165/70R14

10th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Survey Finds 10% of Fleet Cars Have Tread Below 1.6mm

Almost one in ten cars examined by ATS Euromaster as part of a recent unscheduled tyre safety inspection were found to have at least one tyre which was at or below the legal limit of 1.6 millimetres or another similarly major defect. The surprise car park inspection saw technicians record the tyre tread depth and overall condition of each tyre on 147 cars at a popular conference venue in Birmingham.

Following the inspections, technicians left advice cards warning drivers about their tyre condition. Fourteen vehicles (9.5 per cent) were in red condition, according to the company’s traffic light scale, with one or more tyres at a tread depth at or below the legal limit of 1.6mm, or with a serious defect requiring immediate attention. A further 15 vehicles (10.2 per cent) received ‘amber’ warnings – typically tyres where the tread depth is getting low (2mm or below) or with defects requiring attention. The remaining 118 cars (80.3 per cent) had tyre tread depths above 2mm on all tyres, and no obvious defects.

12th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors