Category Archives: Tyre Advice

 

Potholes Destroying Tyres

Potholes have appeared all across the UK road network causing yet more misery for drivers as tyre after tyre is damaged. Potholes are causing impact damaged to tyres resulting in failure of the tyres internal construction. Potholes have always been … Continue reading

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Winter Tyres in High Demand

The demand for winter tyres following the the recent snow and ice in the UK has been unprecedented. With more snow and freezing temperatures predicted Event Tyres fully expect the high demand for winter tyres to continue. The increased demand for winter tyres has seen many popular … Continue reading

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Damaged Tyres – Hidden Dangers of Snow, Ice and Potholes

Tyre damage and snow and ice are not always things motorists would put together – but they certainly should. With a blanket of snow covering much of the UK it becomes increasingly difficult for drivers as they can not always see things … Continue reading

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Winter Tyres – Why ?

Winter has take a firm grip on the UK this year and Event Tyres have seen a massive increase in customers purchasing winter tyres. The fact that winter tyres perform best at temperatures below 7°C means that they can provide safer diving … Continue reading

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Winter Travel Advice during Christmas and New Year

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner many families will be preparing to visit relatives up and down the UK. We all see the cars going up and down the motorways loaded up with the kids, presents, luggage … Continue reading

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Winter Tyres – Customers get the Message

Winter Tyres have been very popular this year with like for like sales up 32%. More and more customers are buying winter tyres for use in the UK and not just for the winter holiday abroad. In a previous post, … Continue reading

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How to Reduce Your Stopping Distance

A recent study by Tyresafe has found that, in wet conditions, a tyre with 2mm of remaining tread depth can reduce your stopping distance by 17 metres compared to a tyre with just 1mm of remaining tread. This equates to approximately 4 … Continue reading

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Spare Tyres Leave Drivers Deflated

A recent survey by Event Mobile Tyres on vehicle having tyre replacements, that were fitted with either a full size spare tyre or a space saver, has found 39% of vehicles checked had spare tyres deemed to be unsafe or unusable. … Continue reading

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Correct Tyre Pressures = Better Fuel Economy

Tyre pressures are one of the main things drivers fail to check on a regular basis. Failing to check your tyre pressures can lead to under-inflated tyres overheating and fuel costs increasing by 2.5%. The reason for this is that … Continue reading

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Winter Tyres – Not Just for Snow and Ice

Winter tyres / cold weather tyres are mistakenly believed by many people to be just for use on snow and ice. The fact is that winter tyres perform best in cold weather when temperatures drop below 7°. The rubber in winter tyres also … Continue reading

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