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Survey highlights poor understanding of tyre load ratings

UK News

A survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres has found that only six per cent of motorists in the UK are able to correctly identify a tyre’s load rating. Worse still, it turns out we’re only half as good at accomplishing this task as the Germans are. Thankfully, younger Brits give hope that this may change in future.

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26th January 2023/0 Comments/by Stephen

Bridgestone promoting Tyre Safety month message in new portal

UK News

During Tyre Safety Month, Bridgestone has renewed its plea for motorists to take extra care on the roads. It has created a consumer facing campaign to highlight the importance of checking tyres and launched a new online portal that offers tips and advice on correct pressures and tread depths as well as advice for selecting the right tyre.

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6th October 2022/by Stephen

Summer increases tyre inflation demand, Ring Automotive

UK News
Ring Automotive

Ring Automotive has reiterated the need to look after tyres, following research by road safety charity TyreSafe revealing that more tyre-related incidents are reported in summer than at any other time of the year.

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26th July 2022/by Chris

Gem Motoring Assist supports Tyre Safety Month with ‘once a month’ campaign

UK News
Gem Motoring Assist

Breakdown organisation Gem Motoring Assist is urging motorists to make monthly tyre tread and pressure checks in support of TyreSafe’s Tyre Safety Month. Gem recommends a minimum tread depth of 3mm over and above the legal minimum of 1.6mm on the grounds of improved water displacement. Gem’s ‘How to’ guides include short videos on checking […]

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4th October 2021/by Chris

Kwik Fit teams up with SAS star to provide Staycation motoring advice

UK News

With forecasters predicting an improvement in the weather, and possibly even a heatwave in late August, many of those yet to begin their UK staycation will be looking forward to setting off for family time away. However, a study conducted on behalf of Kwik Fit shows that most drivers are not making the necessary checks to ensure their journey is trouble free. It reveals that only 32 per cent of drivers setting off on a family holiday adjusts their tyre pressure to allow for the extra weight of a full load. To combat avoidable safety and efficiency issues, Kwik Fit has recruited SAS star Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham.

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12th August 2021/by Stephen

SRI testing remote tyre monitoring

International News

Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), manufacturer of the Falken tyre brand, recently began proof-of-concept testing for a new kind of tyre pressure management solutions service that remotely monitors tyre pressure and temperature. Through this testing project, SRI will evaluate the service’s efficacy in supporting safer driving, specifically its effectiveness in reducing maintenance time and workload and preventing operator error. SRI says the project contributes towards its “ultimate aim” of establishing a business model that “helps to enhance the safety and economy of driving.”

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7th October 2020/by Stephen

PCL to recommence production

UK News

Following the news that leading pneumatics supplier PCL has appointed Aland Findlow as its new national sales manager, the company has also revealed plans for it to recommence production in Sheffield.

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23rd April 2020/by Chris

PCL appoints new national sales manager

Career Tracks, Product News, UK News
Alan FindlowPCL

PCL has appointed Alan Findlow as its new national sales manager. With extensive experience of working with ends users and distributors both at home and abroad, Findlow intends to use his expertise to help companies whose operations have been affected by coronavirus, formulating short term solutions whilst looking ahead to strategies for recovery.

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23rd April 2020/by Chris

Measuring tyre wear & pressure in one pass – Michelin Partners with HGV network AS 24

Company News, International News, Product News

Michelin is teaming up with AS 24, the HGV service station network that fuel company Total runs in 28 countries across Europe, to launch a new automatic tyre inspection service – Fleet Diag 24. The partners will launch their diagnostic offer in March. The rollout begins in a small way, with Fleet Diag 24 initially offered at just three sites in France, however, we can expect to see it introduced at many more of the 986 AS 24 outlets in the UK and Europe.

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28th February 2020/by Stephen

Free & easy: Agritechnica launch for AgroPressure by Michelin

Company News

Michelin has presented a free of charge tyre pressure calculation aid for farmers at this year’s Agritechnica show. The AgroPressure by Michelin service aims to alleviate the tedium of having to manually estimate load and then refer to tables outlining the manufacturer’s recommendation. Michelin says its solution is “connected” and “smooth”.

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14th November 2019/by Stephen

Continental announces ‘pressure monitoring’ tractor tyre

Product News

An addition to the Continental TractorMaster range will be presented at next week’s Agritechnica show. Called the TractorMaster Hybrid, the new tyre comes with built-in pressure sensors. The pressure and temperature information these provide enables operators to adjust tyre pressure to match the task at hand. Continental’s aim is to deliver a tyre that offers traction with lower soil compaction in the field and greater comfort on the road.

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8th November 2019/by Stephen

Italmatic introduces new-generation Italsensor TPMS solution

Product News

Tyre repair material and tyre pressure monitoring system specialist Italmatic has launched its latest generation of aftermarket TPMS solution. With the Italsensor 3.0evo, Italmatic aims to “raise the standards in the TPMS aftermarket.” Italsensor 3.0evo is suitable for use with 99 per cent of the European car parc and is programmable through most popular tools, including ATEQ.

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7th May 2019/by Stephen

PCL reminds drivers about correctly inflated tyres

Legislation, Product News, UK News

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, is reminding drivers of the importance of having correctly inflated tyres this Tyre Safety Month (October).

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3rd October 2018/by Chris

Survey shows nearly 40 per cent of LCVs have dangerously inflated tyres

Company News, UK News

Fleet inspections carried out by Wheely-Safe have found that 39 per cent of the light commercial vehicles (LCVs) it checked were operating on at least one tyre inflated to dangerous levels, posing potential safety risks and driving up operating costs.

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21st September 2018/by Andrew

Prolong dumper tyre life with correct air pressure maintenance

Product News

Having supplied 35,000 dumper truck tyres and wheels in the UK last year – 100 per cent of all dumper tyres for new trucks in our market – STARCO knows a thing or two about looking after these products. It’s therefore worth taking note when the company warns of the potential danger and additional cost of operating at low air pressure.

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19th April 2018/by Stephen
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