Professional drivers the focus of dedicated TyreSafe mini-site
Businesses and company car drivers wishing to become better informed about fleet tyre safety can now do so at a new dedicated section on TyreSafe’s www.tyresafe.org website.
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Staffordshire safety group lends support to TyreSafe
NewsThe start of this year’s Tyre Safety Month is only weeks away, and the campaign has received a boost with the news that Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership is to become an official TyreSafe supporter. By supporting the non-profit organisation and its campaigns, Staffordshire residents and drivers passing through the county will receive a host of road safety information in the form of advice and information about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance.
New TyreSafe film more than just hot air
NewsWe’re often accused of spending too much time either watching films or surfing online, so it is heartening that TyreSafe has provided a good reason to do both. The association has launched a short film for businesses that explains how they can significantly reduce their fuel bills and ensure safer driving by correctly maintaining the tyres on their fleet vehicles. The film can be viewed at the www.tyresafe.org website.
Point S joins TyreSafe
NewsLeading global independent tyre dealer network Point S has become the latest full member of the tyre safety campaign group TyreSafe. As a member, the network says it will provide its 133 independently owned centres in the UK with tyre safety advice and information, helping them to educate their own customers and improve standards of tyre care. “With so many customer touch points, it’s fantastic to have the support and backing of a network as significant and large as Point S,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe.
Tyresafe tells paralysed driver’s story in part worn tyre investigation
NewsTyreSafe is carrying out an investigation into part worn tyres available in the UK alongside Auto Express magazine, and the organisation has recently uncovered the story of a driver from Tyne and Wear, who suffered paralysing injuries as a result of his car losing grip when running on recently-purchased part-worns. Keith Johnston, is now permanently paralysed from the top of his chest down, only able to move his arms and neck. He told TyreSafe that he hopes his story will urge other drivers to think twice about which tyres they choose.
Date set for TyreSafe industry briefing
NewsTyreSafe has announced that its next industry briefing will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 19 September at the Ardencote Manor Hotel in Warwickshire. The organisation will use the occasion to unveil the latest materials and resources available for deployment in October’s Tyre Safety Month and to explain how delegates can get involved with the annual campaign. An update on TyreSafe’s ongoing part worn tyres campaign will also be given during the free event.
DriveRight joins TyreSafe
NewsIndependent wheel and tyre data provider DriveRight is the latest firm to sign up as a TyreSafe member. Although membership serves as official confirmation of DriveRight’s support, the company has been involved with TyreSafe for some time and supplies the data that goes into the safety association’s tyre pressure app. The app provides users with the correct tyre pressure for their car simply by entering their registration number and is, by the way, is available at the TyreSafe website or via the iTunes store.
Conti's Roger Sanders to retire
Career TracksRoger Sanders has announced his retirement after nearly 30 years with Continental. Sanders entered the tyre industry in 1965 to become one of Dunlop’s first ever apprentices. He subsequently joined its motorsport division, where he progressed to become Dunlop’s youngest ever manager and technical expert, specialising in motorcycle tyres. He will leave the position of general manager of the tyre manufacturer’s Technical Services division, UK and Ireland.
Wheel Solutions Ltd joins TyreSafe
NewsRoad safety organisation TyreSafe has recruited wheel and tyre supplier Wheel Solutions Ltd (WSL) as its latest member. The company specialises in caravan, trailer and agricultural products, while also supplying other sectors. WSL hasn’t wasted any time in adopting TyreSafe’s activities having developed a range of dual branded material to educate its customers, highlighting tyre safety messages. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: “It’s great news to welcome Wheel Solutions to TyreSafe as it has wealth of knowledge in some specialist sectors that will help us drive home the tyre safety message to a wider audience.
TyreSafe: Tyre convictions ‘alarmingly high’
NewsThe number of motorists driving with defective tyres remains at a “dangerous and worrying level, warns TyreSafe, commenting on figures recently released by the Ministry of Justice. The statistics reveal 9,639 people were convicted of driving with dangerous or defective tyres at Magistrates courts in England and Wales in 2011.
TyreSafe emphasises need for adequate tread depth in wet
NewsThe UK is wet and it doesn’t look like drying any time soon; the country is suffering its wettest second quarter since records began in 1910. TyreSafe has reacted to the weather by publicising the necessity of adequate tyre tread to stay safe on wet roads. “Spring felt more like autumn this year with its unusually high rainfall, yet what it does show is that tyre tread depth should be checked regularly, whatever time of year, to make sure they can cope properly with wet roads,” said Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe.
Joint winners for 2012 TyreSafe achievement award
NewsAt the recent Tyre Recovery Association annual dinner, held at the Ardencote Hotel, Warwickshire, TyreSafe honoured the winners of its outstanding achievement accolade for 2012. Chris Downes from Chandlers BMW and Phil Barrow from Sussex Police were present to receive the award on behalf of their respective organisations. The award announcement came hot on the heels of news that Sussex Police has signed up as an official TyreSafe supporter.
RMA survey – the US is an underflation nation
NewsMuch is said about the so-called ‘special relationship’ Britain shares with the United States, and surveys carried out by the US-based Rubber Manufacturers Association shows that our affinity extends to mutual apathy when it comes to tyre care. The RMA surveys produced similar results to studies conducted by TyreSafe and other organisations on this side of the pond; the industry association found that only about one in six vehicles boast four correctly inflated tyres and only 15 per cent of drivers actually know how to properly check tyre pressure.
Sussex Police continues with TyreSafe
NewsSussex Police is TyreSafe’s latest supporter in its campaign to raise awareness about tyre safety and maintenance. Although the south coast constabulary joined forces with TyreSafe for last year’s Tyre Safety Month, this year will see a big increase in involvement, actively promoting a number of campaigns aimed at educating road users about the importance of tyre safety.
Micheldever instigates removed tyre drilling policy
NewsMicheldever Tyre Services has formalised a policy of drilling removed tyres with a view to preventing used tyres entering illegal or dangerous secondary markets. According to Mark Harley, retail operations director, at Micheldever Tyre Services: “Tyres removed from vehicles are usually taken off for a reason…they may have hidden damage which is only likely to be revealed when the car is driven down the road. The reality is that they pose a real road safety danger, are not fit for purpose and in fact offer very poor value for money”. According to a recent Auto Express survey, arranged in conjunction with TyreSafe, the cost per millimetre of part worn versus new tyres was almost double.
