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All Tyre Safe.org stuff
All Tyre Safe.org stuff
Probably, all motorists should be aware of the organisation known as TYRESAFE.ORG. For this reason, they are a wonderful organisation .Dedicated to Tyre Safe Advice and tyre road safety. Therefore, the web-site is a must for all motorists . Hence, to learn about all aspects of Tyre Safe Advice.
Pistonheads. comhi ! newbie here on PH, my first post of many – so here goes – after reading the thread on ‘do you wait till 1.6mm before changing your tyres’ i decided to check my treads on my 2010 997.2 turbo cab, they are…
EricRoberts‘s insight:
This is always good advice” check your tyres”
Of course, here in the UK and most of Europe. Hence, it is Bank Holiday season coming up ! Time to Check Your Caravan Tyres . So, the legal limit is 1.6 mm across 3/4 of the tread from the centre outwards, if you are above that then
So, the important thing to remember is ! Consequently, that most cars today have cars fitted with tyres. That do not have any sipes, once you get down to 3 mm of remaining rubber on the tread area.
Of course, the sipes are the very small slits that you can see all over the tyres. These sipes help get rid of the water. Importantly, between the tread area and the road surface . Significantly, they are are one of the most important thing in tyres safety design ! So Check Your Tyres .
Without them you are running on “slick tyres“. Subsequently, the type of rubbers that you see on F1 racing cars that are “bald”. This gives the cars excellent grip in very dry weather. But render them useless in wet weather. So the moral of this story is to remove your tyres at 3 mm ! For safeties sake alone.
Sipes are the tiny splits that are purposely designed.
So to help dissipate the water. Hence, between the tyre and the road surface in wet or snowy weather. Of course, their are thousands of them in any typical tyre design. But they only operate down to the 3 mm limit on most modern tyres. Especially on the new type of SUV and High Performance Car Tyres.
There are many differing types of sipes used in the design when making tyres. Some designed to lock with each other when the tread block moves. This locking together of the sipes enables the tread block to remain solid (helping to improve the road holding capabilities of the tyre) whilst still helping the tyre retain its grip in wet conditions. Other types of sipe are known as keyhole sipes. This type of sipe, is shaped so that the bottom of the sipe is wider than the top. As a result, similar to a keyhole design. This comes from the fact that as the tyre wears. So, and the depth of the grooves and sipes are reduced. Then the sipe width is increased. So, retaining the overall volume.
Tyre safety Check Your Tyres information can be found at…www.tyresafe.org
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TyreSafe has today distributed the following release:.
Of course, as members of “Tyresafe,” we are pleased to see that some of the people selling these things are brought to some sort of justice !
Including, the good news of recent convictions of retailers. Consequently, across the whole of the UK,. These have once again highlighted the potential risks. Significantly, it is aimed at unsuspecting motorists who take the risk of buying part worn tyres.
Cases in Scotland and London revealed how dangerous and illegal tyres were being sold. Danger Of Part-Worn Tyres
Subsequently, part-worn tyre traders sell these to the public. So, they have been investigated by Trading Standards and TyreSafe. Resulting, in each instance, that the retailers have now faced stiff penalties and fines. Hence, totaling thousands of pounds.
Expressly, in December 2018, the owner of Springside Tyre and Valet Centre. So, in Irvine, Scotland, I was handed a 120-hour Community Payback Order. Explicitly, for breaches in product safety and consumer protection regulations. Of course, following prosecution by Trading Standards officers from North Ayrshire. Accordingly, at the accused’s hearing,. So, it was revealed tyres had been offered for sale with an 80 mm nail through a sidewall. Including a worn tyre with a mechanics socket embedded in the tread.
In other cases, Danger Of Part-Worn Tyres
Subsequently, over a two-month period, three other part-worn tyre dealers were prosecuted. Henceforth, by Brent & Harrow Trading Standards had to pay a total of over £15,000. In another prosecution, in January 2019, the director of Greys Tyres (Kingsbury) was fined £3,600 and ordered to pay £1,112 costs. Including a £60 victim surcharge. Directors of S & F Tyres Ltd (Kingsbury) pleaded guilty on behalf of himself and his company. Both of which were each fined £2,500 and ordered to pay £1,122 costs and a £50 victim surcharge.
In February, the director of Pennant Tyres (Willesden) was fined £3,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1,117 and a victim surcharge of £75. Colleagues in Ealing brought charges against the director of JFH London Ltd, trading as Perivale Tyres (Greenford), who entered a guilty plea and was fined £500 and ordered to pay prosecution costs.
Stuart Jackson, Chairman of TyreSafe, said:
“The continued vigilance of Trading Standards teams the length and breadth of the UK means at least some illegal and unsafe part worn tyres are being removed from the market. However, it is clear we are just scratching the surface of a trade where a completely unacceptable level of professional incompetence and worryingly high proportion of dangerous products are being sold. Nobody is arguing for an outright ban of part worns but when over 60% of tyres inspected by Trading Standards and TyreSafe are unsafe to return to the roads, it is clear that the sale of part worn tyres all too often represents a clear and present danger to road safety”.
Tyresafe Campaign about part worn tyres; are just not worth the money ?
Eric Roberts‘s insight:
Trading Standards
Pellon tyres are a member of Tyresafe and are concerned about part worn tyres
For all tyre safety matters this is the web-site to look at . So inwardly digest what they are saying.
Before buying Part worn tyres you must look at what they have to say?. To prove a point, the Tyresafe Campaign . By buying sample part worn tyre products from all over the country. Thus, working out the real worth of part worn tyres . Hence, the facts are startling. As a result, you should not be buying these tyres. Unfortunately, not only could they be dangerous . But” pound for pound” they are not worth the money . Consequently, that you will pay out for them .
What constitutes a part worn tyre to be sold legally?
Many local council trading standards officers . Are pursuing part worn tyre outlets . Frequently, prosecuting the ones that are breaking the law. Not least Warwickshire County Council. Part worn tyres must be checked for cuts, bulges, exposed tyre cords . So, should have no foreign bodies embedded in them . Such as nails and screws. For this reason, they should be clearly marked as part worn tyres. Including, with a minimum tread depth of 2 mm all round. Before they can be sold.
Trading standards officers often pretend to be genuine customers and go round buying part worn tyres, to be tested. Janet Faulkner, Head of Warwickshire Trading Standards Service said:
Tyresafe Partworn Campaign
“Whilst all the tyres we purchased passed the tread depth test, only one was stamped as ‘part-worn’ and two failed because of tread separation or slow pressure loss, neither of which would be obvious to a consumer straight away. Our advice is that it’s always safest to buy brand new tyres, but if you are buying part-worn, make sure the tyre has been tested, check the tread depth, look out for lumps and bumps and keep an eye on the tyre pressure”
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So, this is a question that I often ask myself! Of course, as the owner of a tyre business here in Halifax, UK,. Responsibly, have we, as an industry, educated the public? Enough about the dangers and safety aspects of having baldness or other dangerous things wrong with the tyres on their cars.
Just as in every other walk of life in this world,. So, we have different types of tyre-buying consumers. Significantly, we have rich and poor people of different races and colours who all drive cars on our roads. Of course, the majority of us uphold the laws of our country. Including motoring laws! So, to make it a safer place for us all to drive about,.
This is a good thing, in my opinion.
Enabling a person from another country to drive about. Of course, to look for, say, a job or to look for accommodation. We have all seen cars driving around from all over the world. Generally, I think that this is a good thing. I love to visit other countries in my car. Significantly, it is one of the pleasures in life that I have always enjoyed. But I always check the important driving laws of the country that I am visiting. Before I embark on my journey,.
The point that I am making is: do we educate drivers enough about the facts about better road safety and the general upkeep of our cars? It seems to me that as a nation, we should be hammering home the safety aspects of driving and looking after your car so that it is also safe for other road users. This also includes immigrants and other foreign visitors, including foreign students.
We should perhaps give them a copy of our highway code in their own language; whether or not they will look at it is up to them, but it would be a step forward. On a student website, it is recommended that if you are going to drive here in the UK, you should buy a copy of the Highway Code, available from most bookstores for £2.50. More reading…”Help for International Student Drivers “
A mixture of foreign visitors that have good knowledge about their tyres
Here in Halifax, UK. We have a large mixture of people from other countries and continents. All of them are welcome as our customers. It is an interesting subject to study the different attitudes that people have towards road safety.
This includes all of our customers, not just visitors. I think that we should make everybody more aware of the laws and rules that we have to stick to make the UK a better place to drive in.
I have been lucky enough to visit many countries in my life. So, like most tyre guys, I always end up looking at the tyres on the cars. Usually in some car park.
It is no surprise to me that the poor countries. Such as Egypt, which I recently visited. Think nothing about driving their cars Driving on bad tyres. Driving on bad tyres is simply a matter of economics. The richer countries that I have visited. Europe and the USA all have high standards. They are richer and can usually afford to have better tyres fitted to their vehicles.
Education is a must for all drivers: Driving on Bad tyres
I think that the problem that we have in the better off countries. Importantly, are having the crossover of different backgrounds. In my opinion we should all re-educate the public. Keeping the high standards that we now enjoy. Some sort of campaign would remind the car driving public about the safety aspects. Of driving around in cars with tyres that are within the law.
One of the best moves that the British government have made was the introduction of the MOT test, and this model has also now been adapted in many other countries. The MOT test is carried out on the car a does not take into account where the drivers are from or the ethics of the drivers when it comes to road safety. The cars are tested and the failures must be rectified before the car can be driven on the road again.
MOT Test catch out bald tyres
Many of the worse tyres that we see have been picked up on the MOT Test Requirements and thank goodness for that? We are now finding many more cars that are coming to us with bald or faulty tyres fitted to them, and the tyres have to be changed before the car is road worthy or not.
Here at Pellon Tyres in Halifax we also fit tyres from other garages that carry out MOT tests. One of these garages rang up the other day to ask us to collect four wheels and tyres from an MOT that he had just failed. Jim the other garage owner had asked me to take a look at the condition of these tyres, as he was both amazed and amused at the state of three of the tyres.
Shocking tyres: Driving on Bad tyres
Adam one of my drivers picked up the wheels and asked me to take a look. I could not believe that this car had been driving on our roads. Dangerously, with his tyres in such bad condition. So, you can see the state of them in the pictures that we took.
Many of the tyre problems that we are coming up with, are stemming from the rise in the sale of part worn tyres and I believe that this covers my whole article, I believe that our standards are being eroded by a lack of education across the whole of the driving public and this should be tackled before the situation gets any worse.
One of the organisations that are supporting the battle against Driving on Bad Tyres are www.tyresafe.org and you can see some of their excellent work by visiting their website.
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All Weather Tyres Cope with Horrendous British Downpours ?
All Weather Tyres Cope with Horrendous British Downpours ?
Significantly, we all must have noticed the alarming changes in our weather patterns ! Driving all over the UK. So you cant help notice the effect of local flooding that these heavy rains bring to our roads. Consequently, it looks like we are getting the type of heavy storms that are more common on the continent. We all remember these types of heavy thunder storms from our holidays in Spain and Italy.
So, the climate is changing ! I think for the better . Its great to be have warmer summers. But it looks like we are going to pay a price. Subsequently, with regular heavy rain downpours! Causing our roads and motorways to flood. Driving about the UK these storms can happen anywhere and at anytime. So this could not help make me think about aquaplaning and my own safety !
Aquaplaning can be serious problem !
Basically aquaplaning is when there is a thin layer of water between the road surface and your vehicles tyres. Of course the vehicle will often loose traction and can cause the car to spin out of control. Importantly, the better the condition of your tyre. Then there is less likelihood that aquaplaning would happen. Many of the main larger tyre companies have re-developed their summer tyres. Accordingly, with wider centre grooves and more sipes. Sipes are the small slits of differing sizes. These slits are set out in different arrangements according to the tyre makers engineers designs.
Consequently, these summer tyres were developed for use on the growing SUV car market. Continental tyres are one of the tyre companies to develop this type of tyre. Another factor is the tyres compound ! Summer tyres are made from a different rubber compound than winter tyres. However this does not help the summer tyres. Hence, to get rid of the very heavy rain. Caused by the storms that we are now experiencing.
Because of the changing climate then I decided to fit all-weather tyres to our small van fleet. So, I thought it would much safer! Not just for me but the other road users. These tyres give me more confidence when driving in these bad conditions.
All-Weather tyres dissipate the water better
Michelin was one of the first tyre companies to claim a summer tyre with winter tyre capability. So, claiming that their Crossclimate + tyres brake well on dry roads like a summer tyre. Also giving the vehicle owner confidence of grip on very wet roads ! Both in summer and winter ! Incidentally this tyre is also approved for use in snowy conditions.
However my main point is that we should seriously consider buying all-weather tyres for use on our vehicles whole year round. So, giving drivers a safer driving experience in these torrential rain downpours. As a member of “tyresafe.org“, I think that going forward then all-weather tyre will become very important to tackle these imminent and un-predictable storms.
There is no doubt that these all weather tyres dissipate the water at a faster and so safer rate ! Than the standard summer tyres. All Weather Tyres Cope with Horrendous British Downpours ? As a footnote we also recommend Nokian and General all weather tyres here in Halifax UK.
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I must confess that this article surprised me ! In our experience then the opposite is nearer the truth. Drivers are usually very alarmed at the site of any warning light. Including the TPMS tyre pressure monitoring system light. Indeed if they are anything like me then the presence of any flashing dashboard light is really annoying.
TPMS, signals come from an electric valve in the same place as the old style rubber valve used to be. In fact the two types look the same. However the TPMS valve has an electric sensor connection on the inside of the wheel. This senses any loss of pressure in the tyre sending a signal to the car which illuminates the light on the dash.
Consequently, most of our customers head straight for our garage as soon as they see this (or any other ) light appear. In the good old days we would fit a new tubeless valve for free and in with the price of a new tyre. However the new valves can be very costly when needing to be replaced.
Of course these valves will wear out or prematurely damaged due to pothole perhaps. So, depending on the make of car then these little transmitter valve can cost in the region of £60 each. Also the whole system has to be re-set by our engine management tools. Of course adding an extra cost.
This is a rare occasion though and should not worry people. Much cheaper than having to buy a new tyre because you didn’t take any notice of the TPMS warning light in the cab.
Many drivers are still unaware of what the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light is for when it appears on their dashboard, a road safety charity has warned. Introduced as a mandatory safety feature on all
As a responsible driver, it is essential to ensure that your vehicle is in excellent condition before hitting the road. One of the crucial aspects of maintaining a car is taking care of its tires. A well-maintained tire ensures that your vehicle runs smoothly, improving your driving experience and safety on the road. In this article, we present you with the six essential tire safety rules that every driver must follow.
#1 Regular Inspection
Regular tyre inspections are necessary to ensure that your tyres are in good condition. Inspect your cars tyres at least once a month to check for any visible signs of wear and tear, such as cracks, bulges, or punctures. Also, look for any signs of uneven wear, which may indicate a problem with your vehicle’s alignment.
#2 Proper Inflation Maintaining
the correct tyre pressure is crucial for your 6 Tyre Safety Rules on the road. Underinflated or overinflated tyres can cause problems with handling and stability, increasing the risk of accidents. Check your tyre pressure regularly, ideally before driving each day, and adjust the pressure as necessary. You can find the recommended tyre pressure in your vehicle’s manual or on the inside of the driver’s door.
#3 Rotation
Rotating your tyres regularly helps ensure that they wear evenly, extending their lifespan and improving your vehicle’s performance. Generally, tyre rotation should be done every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, depending on your driving habits and vehicle type. Make sure to follow the recommended rotation pattern outlined in your vehicle’s manual.
#4 Alignment
Proper wheel alignment ensures that your tyres wear evenly and that your vehicle drives straight. Misaligned wheels can cause uneven wear on your tyres, leading to reduced performance and increased safety risks. If you notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or that your steering wheel vibrates, it may be time to get your alignment checked.
#5 Load Capacity
Your tyres’ load capacity is the maximum weight they can carry safely. Overloading your vehicle can cause excessive wear on your tyres and reduce their lifespan, making them more prone to punctures or blowouts. Make sure to check your vehicle’s load capacity and never exceed it.
#6 Replacement
Finally, it’s essential to know when to replace your tyres. Even with proper maintenance, your tires will eventually wear out and become unsafe to drive on. The average lifespan of a tyre is six years, but this can vary depending on your driving habits and the conditions in which you drive. If you notice any signs of wear or damage, it’s time to replace your tyres.
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Many newer vehicles are equipped with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). This system monitors the tyre pressure and alerts the driver if the pressure is too low. If your vehicle has TPMS, it is important to pay attention to any warnings and address the issue promptly. However, it’s important to note that TPMS is not a substitute for regular tyre inspections and maintenance.
In conclusion, by following these seven tyre safety rules, you can ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly and safely on the road. Regular tire inspections, proper inflation, rotation, y, load capacity, TPMS, and replacement are all critical aspects of tire maintenance that every driver should follow.
By providing this comprehensive guide, we aim to help readers understand the importance of tire safety and how to maintain their tires effectively. By implementing these rules, drivers can improve their driving experience and, most importantly, keep themselves and others safe on the road.
In conclusion,
following these 6 Tyre Safety Rules is crucial for maintaining your vehicle’s safety and performance. Regular inspections, proper inflation, rotation, alignment, load capacity, and replacement are all essential aspects of tire maintenance that every driver should follow. By taking care of your tyres, you can ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly and safely on the road
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