Published: | in winter tyres | Comments Off on Have We Convinced You About Winter Tyres Yet?
Many drivers in the United Kingdom do not yet understand the necessity of winter tyres – some have never even heard of them, while others mistakenly assume they are for driving on snow or icy roads. Here in our little corner of the internet, we try to tell people why winter tyres are beneficial, so […]
Published: | in Tyre safety | Comments Off on Are 20 mph Zones Pointless?
There are often 20mph zones around schools, but some Liberal Democrats have recently called for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in all residential areas. This would effectively be replacing the current 30mph limit by a 20mph limit, but the Association of British Drivers (ABD) doesn’t feel that there is any evidence that this […]
Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on Enforcing the EU Tyre Labelling Laws
In November 2012, the EU Tyre Labelling will become mandatory, but are adequate plans in place about how to enforce the new rules? There is no point having a labelling system without a system in place to ensure that everyone is grading their tyres to a standardised level, and that all tyres are in fact […]
Published: | in Continental tyres | Comments Off on Tyre Technology in Trainers!
Continental Tyres have joined forces with adidas to develop new high-end trail running shoes with excellent grip on both wet and dry roads…just like Continental’s car tyres! With years of experience designing and manufacturing tyres for passenger car and off-road tyres, Continental knows a lot about grip. Just like drivers, runners are looking for a […]
Published: | in General Tyre News | Comments Off on Bridgestone Tyres – Dueler All / Terrain 694
Bridgestone tyres know that many 4×4 drivers want a rugged look for their 4×4 tyres, even when they are driving on-road. That is why they have designed the Dueler A/T 694 with its rugged, all-terrain, aggressive tread pattern. Of course, as a Bridgestone tyre it’s not just about the look – these tyres deliver outstanding […]
Published: | in Tyre safety | Comments Off on Young Drivers Not Getting Their Car Serviced
In a recent car maintenance habits survey it appears that young drivers don’t understand the importance of regular car servicing, and are missing services either because of cost, or because they just don’t realise they are supposed to service their cars. 34 % even felt that as long as the car passed its MOT, it […]
Published: | in Michelin tyres, Tyre News | Comments Off on Michelin Looking Beyond The EU Tyre Labels
The EU tyre labels that are becoming mandatory in November focus on only three aspects of tyre performance – rolling resistance (or fuel efficiency), wet braking and external noise. Clearly there are many more things to consider when you are buying new car tyres. You also need to think about dry braking, cornering and longevity, […]
Published: | in General Tyre News | Comments Off on The Danger Of Part Worn Tyres
We have spoken here previously about how dangerous part worn tyres can be – in particular because they are frequently illegal when they are sold to you. However, hearing stories such as the recent one uncovered by TyreSafe about the driver who ended up being partially paralysed really bring home the reality of the risk […]
Published: | in Michelin tyres | Comments Off on Really BIG tyres
You already know that Michelin manufacture standard car tyres, but did you know they also make enormous tyres for military vehicles? Doesn’t look that big?! Take a look at the whole vehicle then: Just look at those tyre tread marks! Back in June, Northampton’s Walk In The Park Festival hosted the town’s Armed Forces Day […]
Published: | in Tyre News | Comments Off on Tyres On Mars!
Four decades ago, when the Moon rover travelled across the surface of the moon, it did so on tyres developed by Goodyear. The Mars Curiosity rover on the other hand, is fitted with tyres built at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Mars Science Laboratory. What’s more, they are printing Morse Code across the surface of the […]