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New Tyre Labelling Explained
With tyre labelling due to come in to force in November 2012 consumers will soon have better information when it comes to buying new tyres. European regulation 1222/2009 means that customers buying tyres will have a better understanding of what they can … Continue reading
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Tagged 1222/2009, EU Tyre Labelling, Tyre Safety, Tyresafe
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Why Winter Tyres Should Be Fitted All Round
With the debate now well underway in the UK as to whether there are real benefits from winter tyres, some people believe that you only need them to give you extra traction on the drive axle should you get stuck … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Weather Tyres, Driving on Snow, Michelin tyres, Winter Tyres
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Do Winter Tyres Work ?
With the worst weather hitting the UK in decades there are demands to know why more hasn’t been done to ensure routes remain clear – after all, other countries seem to manage with a lot more snow and much lower … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Weather Tyres, Driving on Snow, Winter Tyres, Winter Tyres Test
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New Bridgestone Tyre Safety Website
Bridgestone Tyres have recently launched a new micro-site aimed at educating the motorist in all aspects of tyre safety. Videos, presented by F1 expert Tony Jardine, are throughout the site covering tyre pressures, tread depth, tyre damage and general tyre information. Visitors to the website … Continue reading
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Tagged Bridgestone Tyres, Tony Jardine, Tread Depth, Tyre Damage, Tyre Pressures, Tyre Safety
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Demand for Winter Tyres Already Outstripping Supply
With last year being the coldest winter for 30 years, the demand so far this year for cold weather winter tyres has been phenomenal with many larger sizes already seeing a shortage in supply across Europe. Winter tyres are a … Continue reading
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Tagged All Season Tyres, Cold Weather Tyres, Demand for Winter Tyres, Event Tyres, Winter Tyres
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Winter Tyres vs Summer Tyres – The Auto Express Tyre Test
While attitudes towards cold weather tyres or winter tyres are changing, there is still the belief by many British motorists that “We don’t get enough snow to make them worth while” or that they “Are only good for a couple of weeks in the year” – If you are one of these motorist who still need convincing of the benefits that winter tyres bring then read on ….
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Tagged All Season Tyres, Auto Express, Braking On Snow, Continental Sport Contact 2, Continental Winter Contact, Driving on Snow, Dunlop Winter Sport 3D, Goodyear Ultragrip 7+, Nokian Wr-G2, Pirelli Sotto Zero, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Summer Tyres, Vredestein Quatrac, Vredestein Xtreme, Winter Tyres, Winter Tyres Test
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Checking Your Tyres – The Kids Show You How
Tyresafe has launched their October Tyre Safety Month with a great video showing how easy it is to check the tread on your tyres. Tyresafe promote the importance of tyre safety for UK motorists raising awareness of the importance and … Continue reading
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Tagged Illegal Tyres, Quentin Willson, Stopping Distance, Tread Depth, Tyre Safety, Tyresafe
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New Kleber Quadraxer All Season Tyre
Kleber Tyres have announced the release of their new Quadraxer “All Season” tyre range. The new Kleber Quadraxer is available for a wide range of small to medium sized cars and is designed for drivers who don’t want separate tyres … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake, All Season Tyres, Kleber Quadraxer, Kleber Tyres, Winter Tyres
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High Demand for Cold Weather / Winter Tyres
The beginning of September has already seen a hugh rise in demand for winter tyres. With the winter of 2009 fresh in the memories of motorists, many appear to have understood the message that cold weather / winter tyres are not … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Weather Tyres, Event Tyres, Tyres, Winter Travel, Winter Tyres
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Part Worn Tyres – What You Need To Know
A recent investigation by Birmingham Trading Standards revealed 90% of part worn tyres failed to meet the minimum legal standard. Among the tyres which failed were problems such as embedded nails, illegal tread depth, exposed cords, inadequate sidewall markings and … Continue reading
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Tagged Event Tyres, Part Worn Tyre Dealer, Part Worn Tyres, Second Hand Tyres, Tyres, Used Tyres
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