Last time it was October Tyre Safety Month but this month it is all about Bike Tyre Safety with TyreSafe continuing to highlight the key aspects of tyre safety. Take a look at these top ten tips to stay safe on the road: It is recommended to continually check tyre pressure and inflated to ensure they are correct Inspect tyres for ... [ Read: This Month’s Top 10 Tips For Bike Tyre Safety ]

Over the past two years we have seen extensive cold weather and whilst many are wary of the extra costs of winter tyres they are definitely aware of the costs caused by potholes like the one displayed below. Hitting a pothole can cause serious damage to a tyre and even cause problems such as cuts and bulges in the ... [ Read: Tyre Checks Can Help Fight Against Potholes in Roads ]

With pre-season underway in the new Formula One season, Pirelli also had their first official test of 2011 with the teams as last year they were made the exclusive tyre supplier to F1 teams. After previous tests that were held with Toyota, this was the first time that teams were getting hold of the Italian rubber. Pirelli’s new PZero ... [ Read: F1 Pre-Season Testing of New Pirelli Tyres ]

It has recently been annouced by tyre market research specialists, Encircle Marketing, that Pirelli tyres are the most recommended brand in 2010. By continuously monitoring brand recommendations, it found that Pirelli came top with 8% of all recommendations. This was up by almost half a point on its previous 2009 performance. Dominic Sandivasci, managing director of Pirelli UK, has said: “We ... [ Read: Pirelli Tyres Most Recommended Brand of 2010 ]

In Britain, we generally see a limited amount of snow in the winter. However, over the past two years we have seen extreme snowy conditions which has led to calls for more use of winter tyres, also referred to as snow tyres. Winter ‘Snow’ Tyres in the UK A big question remains; why don’t we use suitable tyres for the ... [ Read: Why Aren’t Winter Snow Tyres Used in the UK? ]

Those of you with iPhones can now simply input your vehicle registration details and be provided with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure settings. The app has been launched by TyreSafe as part of tyre safety month and is completely free. The effects of under-inflated tyres We have detailed the issues about under-inflated tyres helping save fuel, with the Michelin’s ... [ Read: Check Recommended Tyre Pressure with new iPhone App ]

Earlier this week in Levenshulme, South Manchester, saw a widespread traffic disruption as a tyre recycling depot caught on fire. Police believe this may have been started by arsonists. The tyre factory saw a huge fire which is said to have destroyed hundreds of tyres, taking over 40 fire-fighters using specialist equipment to tackle the flames. As the tyres slowly ... [ Read: South Manchester Tyre fire ]

It has been reported that the 57 year old director of Robin Hood Environmental Ltd pleaded guilty to three charges, which related to the illegal dumping, keeping, and shredding of tyres. In court, he received a two year conditional discharge and has been ordered to pay £1,500. Robin Hood Environmental Ltd owned and operated a waste disposal site at ... [ Read: Court sentence for illegal tyre disposal ]