Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on Tyre Disposal & The Environmental Charge
After you have had a set of new car tyres fitted, you probably don’t give much thought to what happens to the old set. They just somehow magically disappear, right? Well, in a manner of speaking, yes! Tyres are currently the only product in the UK that legally has to be completely reused or recycled. […]
It has been a long time since car tyres have changed dramatically. In fact, the last major change was arguably the change from a metal band tying a wheel together, to the use of a tube of rubber containing air. However, Michelin brothers are trying to once more be on the cutting edge of tyre […]
Published: | in Tyre News, Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Adrian Flux Joins Tyre Safe
TyreSafe is a no profit making organisation. For UK tyres online this has loads of advise on keeping on the right side of law and making sure that you stay safe. TyreSafe are simply to raise the profile of the importance of tyres. Whilst we all appreciate the importance of our tyres do we go out and […]
Published: | in Tyre News, Tyre Tips | Comments Off on Making Tyres Safe
TyreSafe is a dedicated UK tyres online safety website which is run as a non profit making organisation to raise awareness of the potential dangers and issues that may face drivers who ignore the law. TyreSafe was established in 2006 and receives funding to deliver this important message from most tyre manufacturers. Obviously tyre safety is the priority of […]
Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on Tyres and Car Insurance
Driving on illegal car tyres can cause many issues. The most important factor is that the driver could easily lose control of the vehicle especially on wet or icy roads. When a vehicle is driven on little or very low tread the stopping distances can be almost doubled! The chances of accidents are incredibly high. […]
Car tyres have come a long way since they were originally developed. The original detachable pneumatic tyre was invented in 1891 by two brothers, the Michelin brothers. This simple detachable pneumatic tyre consisted of a vulcanised rubber tube bolted on to the rim of the wheel. The first radial tyre, which is the type of […]
Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on Yokohama Winter Tyres
Yokohama only launched their Winter UK tyres campaign two years ago but are really pleased with the results. The advertising campaign has been run over many forums to get the message across, with an ongoing online tyres campaign to raise awareness and videos posted to you tube. Winter tyres have been extremely popular across some parts of […]
Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on The History Of Tyres
These days, you probably can’t imagine life without car tyres, but travelling hasn’t always been so comfortable. The first tyres were a simple band of iron and steel which tied the wooden segments of a wheel together. Can you imagine sitting in a coach fitted with wheels like that as it bounced over potholes and […]
Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on TV Presenter Spotted With A Flat Tyre
Flat car tyres are an annoyance to whoever finds them on their car; it doesn’t matter if you’re rich, famous, or just another Joe Bloggs trying to get to work, no one wants a flat tyre to ruin their day! If you only have the one car, or your partner has already left for work, […]
Published: | in Bridgestone Tyres, Tyre News | Comments Off on Bridgestone Tyres And The BMW Driving Experience
In recent years Bridgestone have become BMW’s main supplier of original equipment car tyres, and this partnership is now being extended to the BMW Driving Experience. Currently, Bridgestone’s Potenza and Turanza run-flat tyres are available across the whole range of BMW cars, while their new eco-friendly Ecopia tyres are fitted to the 1-Series and the […]